Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem
Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka')
Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka') is a robust, warm-season native ornamental grass prized for its upright habit and vibrant blue-green foliage that transforms to brilliant copper and red hues in fall. This perennial adds texture, color, and seasonal interest to prairie gardens, mixed borders, and naturalistic landscapes.
Distinctive Features
'Ha Ha Tonka' forms dense clumps of slender, arching leaves with striking blue-green tones during the growing season. In autumn, the foliage turns rich shades of copper and red, complemented by airy flower panicles that add softness and movement.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor and dry soils
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3�9
Ideal Uses
- Prairie Gardens: Ideal for native and naturalistic landscapes
- Mixed Borders: Adds striking fall color and vertical texture
- Accent Planting: Creates vibrant focal points with changing foliage hues
- Wildlife Gardens: Supports pollinators and birds
- Low-Maintenance Gardens: Performs well with minimal care
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water sparingly; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter to early spring
- Fertilizing: Usually not required
- Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Prefers open, sunny sites with good air circulation
Why Choose Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem?
- Vibrant Blue-Green Foliage: Provides fresh color through the growing season
- Brilliant Fall Colors: Transforms to copper and red hues in autumn
- Drought Tolerance: Suitable for low-water and sustainable gardens
- Wildlife Friendly: Offers habitat and food for pollinators and birds
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with minimal care
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka' is a vibrant, low-maintenance native grass that enriches landscapes with colorful seasonal interest and elegant form.
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