Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

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Movement plant · Sunny gardens Growing conditions Sun: Full sun Site: Average to dry, well-drained Plant details Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide Blooms: Late summer Deer resistant : Yes Why we love it Striking blue-green foliage in spring and summer shifts to rich reds and oranges in fall, aging to soft brown in winter Fluffy silver seed heads emerge in fall and last through winter extending the plant’s beauty Its fine texture and upright form make bold flowering plants around it stand out Why wildlife loves it Queen bumble bees nest at the base where they safely overwinter Host plant for many skipper butterflies, including Cobweb, Leonard’s, and Dusted Skippers Small songbirds eat the seeds Fun to see Birds pulling at the dry blades in spring to line their nests Show more