Little Bluestem

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Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a striking native bunchgrass prized for its ornamental value and wildlife benefits. This hardy grass forms dense mounds of fine-texture d, blue-green foliage, reaching up to 2 feet in height, with slender stems that grow to 5 feet by late summer. In the fall, the plant transforms to a radiant mahogany-red with fluffy, white seed tufts, maintaining color through winter. Little Bluestem’s seeds attract small birds, while its dense growth provides cover and nesting material, making it ideal for ecological and aesthetic landscapes. Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium Origin: Across much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, from Quebec and Maine south to Texas and into Mexico Height: 18 to 24 inches, stems reaching up to 5 feet Spread: Clumping habit, up to 1 foot wide Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Water: Low Blooms: June to December USDA Zones: 3-10 Show more