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Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium Scoparium

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Overview

The Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North American native prairie grass. This perennial reaches 2-4 feet in height, displaying striking blue-green foliage that transitions to a vibrant reddish-brown in fall. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soils. With minimal water requirements and high drought tolerance, it's an excellent choice for sustainable designs, offering habitat value and autumnal interest.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — The Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North American native prairie grass

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (64)

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — This warm-season perennial reaches 2 to 3 feet in height with a spread of approximately 18 to 24, image 49
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — it shifts into a stunning display of oranges; offering habitat value and autumnal interest, image 50
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — the grass takes on a lighter; making it an eco-friendly option for xeriscaping.<br><br>With its upright, image 51
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — although it prefers well-drained soils; the Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North, image 52
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — Additionally, its seed heads attract birds, providing ecological benefits; this warm-season perennial, image 56
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — The plant's deep root system helps with soil stabilization and erosion control; additionally, its seed, image 57
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — white flowers in the garden; displaying striking blue-green foliage that transitions to a vibrant, image 58
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — making it an eco-friendly option for xeriscaping.<br><br>With its upright clumping habit; little, image 54
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — Little Bluestem serves as an excellent choice for mass plantings; this perennial reaches 2-4 feet in, image 55
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — It is drought tolerant once established; is a versatile native North American prairie grass known for, image 53
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — This perennial reaches 2-4 feet in height; the grass takes on a lighter, image 62
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — displaying striking blue-green foliage that transitions to a vibrant reddish-brown in fall; white, image 63
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soils; with minimal water, image 64
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — The Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North American native prairie grass; it thrives in, image 61
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — grass / perennial for full; the plant's deep root system helps with soil stabilization and erosion, image 60
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — grass / perennial with white blooms; it shifts into a stunning display of oranges, image 59

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