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Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

Name: Standing Ovation Little Bluestem
Brand: Gurneys
SKU: 80443
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

Two rounds of great color

Product Description

Upright, colorful ornamental grass
Soft-blue hues, perfect for low-maintenance borders
Brilliant fall color: orange, red, and yellow highlights
Drought and deer resistant
Thrives in zone 3 – 8

Striking Seasonal Color and Form
A standout among ornamental grasses, handsome and versatile Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation') has a naturally upright profile and reaches about 3 – 4 feet tall and half as wide. The foliage emerges in soft blue-green tones that will flatter all sorts of flower colors. As the seasons shift, this grass steals the spotlight with brilliant fall color in vivid shades of orange, red, pink, and gold.

Easygoing and Adaptable
This non-invasive grass is as rugged as it is beautiful. Its clump-forming habit means it stays neatly in place, without spreading. The sturdy, upright blades make it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance screen or accent in larger plantings. Highly adaptable, it grows well in a wide range of soil types and thrives in full sun. Hardy in Zones 3 – 8.
Plant ID: PP25202

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Zone
3-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
36 - 48
Spacing
18"-24"
Growth Rate
Moderate

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5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
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Zone
3-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
36 - 48
Spacing
18"-24"
Growth Rate
Moderate

BloomsLate Summer, Fall

Botanical NameSchizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP25202

ColorSilver

Foliage Sturdy, upright stems with blue cast, dark purple closer to base Brilliant, fiery-colored foliage through fall Blades are thicker than other Schizachyrium Sturdy, upright stems with blue cast, dark purple closer to base. Brilliant, fiery-colored f

FormPerennial

Height36 - 48

SizePremium

Spread18"-24"

Hardiness Zone3-8
Depth3"

Flower FormSmall tan seed heads appear in late summer through fall.

Growth RateModerate

LightFull Sun

PruningCut to the ground in late winter to early spring.

Soil RequirementsClay Soil, Dry Soil

Spacing18"-24"
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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
9B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5A	4/27/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
5B	4/6/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6A	3/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
6B	3/9/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7A	2/23/26 - 5/29/26	5/25/26
7B - 8A	2/16/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
8B - 9A	2/9/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26
9B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/8/26	5/4/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.