Little Bluestem
Grass

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Upright clumps turn coppery orange in fall and stand well through winter.

Bloom Season
Aug - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-4' tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Green
Traits
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest
Soil
Poor SoilSandyLoam
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Aster
Perennial
Yarrow
Perennial
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