Schizachyrium scoparium Ha Ha Tonka
Schizachyrium scoparium Ha Ha Tonka
Schizachyrium scoparium Ha Ha Tonka
Blue stem, Little Bluestem, Beardgrass
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Description
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka' is a magnificent grass that has only recently been grown, but is still not very widespread. This variety is adorned with fluffy hairs, elegantly highlighting its blue-green stems striated with blood-red. Its tall habit and resistance to dry soils and sun make it an ideal choice for dry beds and patios. However, avoid heavy and overly rich soils
Schizachyrium scoparium, also known as Little Blue stem, is a grass native to the great plains of North America, a highly competitive environment where many species of Poaceae (the scientific name for the grass family) coexist. It is sometimes still encountered under the name Andropogon scoparius.
The variety 'Ha Ha Tonka' is a beautiful recent selection from Cassian Schmidt (Hermannshof Garden, Germany), which won a bronze medal at the 2019 Plantarium exhibition. It has gorgeous glaucous green leaves streaked with blood red. The overall effect is further enhanced and highlighted by the presence of straight and silky hairs along the stems, reminiscent of certain woodrushes (e.g. Luzula nivea). The effect is striking in sunny beds. As soon as temperatures start to drop, towards the end of summer, the leaves gradually take on magnificent purplish hues, then more coppery tones. This phenomenon is more pronounced when nights are cool and days are warm. The plant flowers between September and November, emitting slender upright beige spikes, which later turn brownish-purple. The well-established clump will reach about 1.2m (4ft) high in flower, and about 50cm (20in) in diameter.
Due to its origins, Schizachyrium 'Ha Ha Tonka' can endure summer droughts, and cold and poor soils at the same time. Like many dry soil grasses, it will die back quickly (or at best, only live for a few years) if you plant it in soil that is too rich or too heavy. Pay close attention to soil drainage when planting - you can add gravel when planting, and place the rootball on a small mound to raise it.
It will work wonders as a foreground plant in sunny dry borders, rock gardens, or in pots, alongside other grasses that thrive in similar conditions such as Panicum virgatum 'Kulsenmoor', Amethyst fescue, or the unpronounceable Helictotrichon sempervirens. Perennials such as Gillenia trifoliata, with its splendid autumn colours, Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby', or 'Achillea 'Summerwine' with their assorted flowers, will complement these scenes.
Schizachyrium scoparium Ha Ha Tonka in pictures
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Botanical data
Schizachyrium
scoparium
Ha Ha Tonka
Poaceae
Blue stem, Little Bluestem, Beardgrass
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
From its origins, Schizachyrium scoparium retains excellent resistance to cold and summer drought. Accustomed to living in the immense North American prairies where competition between grasses is fierce, it requires a very clear, very sunny exposure. It needs very well-drained soil, even dry, even poor, to thrive, fearing soils that are too rich, shady, and too moist in which it does not live long.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.