Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka'

Common Name:
Little Bluestem ‘Ha Ha Tonka’

Description:
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka' is a compact and highly ornamental form of Little Bluestem, prized for its upright habit and exceptional seasonal colour changes. This hardy ornamental grass produces fine blue-green foliage through spring and summer before transforming into rich shades of burgundy, copper, orange, and red during autumn and winter. Its soft, airy seed heads add texture and movement to the landscape while also providing habitat value for wildlife. 'Ha Ha Tonka' is well suited to Melbourne gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, including sandy or poorer soils once established. Its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for contemporary plantings, prairie-style gardens, borders, mass plantings, and feature pots. The strong vertical form provides year-round architectural interest and pairs beautifully with flowering perennials and native-style landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 45–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Silvery-bronze

Key Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Herbaceous
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Suitable for Mass Planting
Suitable for Pots
Winter Colour

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:
Achillea
Echinacea
Gaura
Lavandula
Miscanthus
Salvia
Verbena bonariensis

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here