Schizachyrium plant named ‘Smoke Signal’

Abstract

A new and distinct plant cultivar of little bluestem plant, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’ has a columnar, upright habit that resists lodging or arching. The foliage develops scarlet-red tones in late summer and becomes deep red-purple by early fall. The flowers remain effective with reddish-brown coloration into winter.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of little bluestem plant,  Schizachyrium scoparium  plant named ‘Smoke Signal’, as herein described and illustrated, for landscaping the garden en masse or individually.