Plant Library

Grass Little Bluestem Chameleon

Common Name: Grass Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium

Variety: Chameleon

Blossom Color: Burgundy/red

Bloom Time: Aug-Oct

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 24"

Mature Width: 20"

Notes: A seedling selection from 'The Blues', the eye-catching variegation and color changing leaves raise this unique cultivar to a whole new level. Green and white striped foliage emerges in spring and takes on shades of pink, red and light purple in early summer. Compact, upright and dense habit with bugundy-red flowers appearing in late summer and fall. This plant is not only beautiful, it is also low maintenance, winter hardy and drought tolerant.