Standing Ovation Little Bluestem brings ever-changing color to your landscape and perennial borders. In summer, this native ornamental grass is blue, changing to deep purple near the base. In late summer, the blades of grass are joined by lovely, delicate-looking seed heads of tan color. As fall arrives, the blades turn warm shades of yellow, red, orange, purple and brown. With the coming of winter, Standing Ovation dries to a golden color, keeping the garden bright in an otherwise dreary season. Standing Ovation's blades are thicker than those of the average little bluestem. This helps them stay upright throughout the seasons. A carefree perennial, Standing Ovation is a great choice for planting in soil that dries out quickly. Growing up to 4 ft. tall, it can also serve as a decorative, natural screen.