Schizachyrium sanguineum
Schizachyrium sanguineum
Schizachyrium
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This warm-season ornamental grass produces attractive seed heads and burgundy fall color. Thrives in hot climates with minimal water once established. Excellent for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
20″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Andaman Is.
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Assam
Bahamas
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Cameroon
Cape Provinces
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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