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Schizachyrium scoparium

little bluestem

Little bluestem is an excellent choice of decorative grass for any dry, sunny area, with blue-green stems providing color contrast in the summer, followed by magnificent, airy seed heads clustering up the blades in fall and winter.

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Height: 12-48 in
Spread: 8-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Non-Flowering

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Massing
Meadow garden
Groundcover
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Orange to Brown Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


little bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium from Native Plant Trust
little bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium from Native Plant Trust
little bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium from Native Plant Trust
little bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium from Native Plant Trust
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