Prairie Blues Little Bluestem - Schizachyirum scoparium
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem - Schizachyirum scoparium
$ 12.00 USD
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This western selection of Little Bluestem has gray-blue foliage and a strong, upright habit. This native prairie grass provides seeds for birds and is beneficial for many butterfly species. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones 3 - 9
Advantages
checkmarkAttract Birds
checkmarkNative
checkmarkLow Maintenance
hcg-deer-resistant-iconDeer Resistant
Light Requirements
full-sunFull Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 32-36" tall
Mature Spread 12-15" wide
Bloom Time Late summer
Advantages
checkmarkAttract Birds
checkmarkNative
checkmarkLow Maintenance
hcg-deer-resistant-iconDeer Resistant
Light Requirements
full-sunFull Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 32-36" tall
Mature Spread 12-15" wide
Bloom Time Late summer
Common Name: little bluestem
Type: Ornamental grass
Family: Poaceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 3.00 to 3.50 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: August to February
Bloom Description: Brown turning silvery when mature
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Rain Garden
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Fragrant
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution