- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 10
Create a lush, prairie-inspired landscape with the Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem or Schizachyrium scoparium. This ornamental grass has bluish-green foliage with red, orange, and silvery-gray accents. Summer flowers and fall seed pods are not very showy but provide more texture and support wildlife. This clump-forming grass is low maintenance and adaptable, and it’s a solid choice for an area needing color and style.
Create a captivating mass planting or add height and texture to the back of a mixed bed using the Little Bluestem. The deep roots aid in preventing soil erosion, making this ornamental grass a functional addition to a landscape. Little Bluestem is drought tolerant, and deer often leave it alone for added convenience in rural areas. Grow Little Bluestem in zones 5 through 10.
Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem Care
Plant Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem in full to part sun. This grass has average water needs but may need water during a drought. Plant it in moist, well-drained soil that is neutral to acidic in pH. This grass is not a heavy feeder and tolerates poor soils. Overfertilizing can cause leggy growth that flops over.
Little Bluestem is a prolific self-seeder, so remove the seed heads that appear in the fall or be prepared to remove seedlings. Divide this ornamental grass in the fall or spring. Trim back all growth to about 6 inches in early spring before new shoots emerge.
Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem Spacing
The Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Space plants 2 to 4 feet apart, and new clumps will fill in the empty areas.
Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Brown |
| Flower Description: Brown Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Multi-colored Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem |
| Other Name(s): Prairie Beardgrass |
| Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka' |
- SKU:
- 1231014743-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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