Schizachyrium scoparium 'Little Red Fox', commonly known as Schizachyrium ornamental, is a clump-forming ornamental grass or sedge valued for its red flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 1.5–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern North America. It provides excellent cover year round. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, deer, and diseases.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.