{"product_id":"schizachyrium-scoparium-ha-ha-tonka","title":"Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka'","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eLittle Bluestem ‘Ha Ha Tonka’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eSchizachyrium 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eHeight: 60–90 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eWidth: 45–60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eSilvery-bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003cbr data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003cbr data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1297\"\u003eSuitable for Mass Planting\u003cbr data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eWinter Colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eAchillea\u003cbr data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eGaura\u003cbr data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eLavandula\u003cbr data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eMiscanthus\u003cbr data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eSalvia\u003cbr data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eFor more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warners.com.au\/product-group\/2246-schizachyrium-scoparium-ha-ha-tonka-\/category\/99-grasses-strappy-leaf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"17CM","offer_id":47814571065509,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Schizachyriumscoparium_HaHaTonka.png?v=1778385525","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/schizachyrium-scoparium-ha-ha-tonka","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}