Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
- Low maintenance
- Deer resistant
- Prefect for your rain-garden
- Cold Tolerant
- Category: Ornamental Grass, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 2-4 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades, Purple Shades, Bronze
Purchase options for Little Bluestem
- Size: #5
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: In Stock
$63.00
This native grass is a kaleidoscope of colors throughout its long season- beginning in August and lasting through February. Pin straight, upright, slender blue-green leaves containing purplish-bronze racemes. Iconic, outstanding bronze-orange color emerges come fall, followed by puffy white seed heads in the winter. Truly an eye-catcher for multiple seasons!
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium
Thrives in full sun. Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back to within 4-6" of ground level in late winter or early spring.