Little Bluestem
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Schizachyrium scoparium, affectionately known as little bluestem, beautifully graces prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone meadows, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods stretching from Alberta to Quebec to Arizona and Florida. Once a key player among the grasses of the tallgrass prairie region, it thrived on the rich and fertile soils found in many parts of central North America.
This lovely grass usually reaches a height of 2-4 feet (sometimes up to 5 feet) and showcases upright clumps of slender, flat, linear green leaves, each with a charming hint of blue at the base. In August, you'll be delighted by the appearance of purplish-bronze flowers that bloom in 3-inch-long racemes on branches gracefully rising above the foliage. These enchanting flowers give way to clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads that are not only beautiful but often remain throughout the winter. Many gardeners especially admire this grass for its stunning bronze-orange foliage color in the fall, making it a true seasonal highlight.
Height: 2’-4'
Spread: 1.5’-2'
Bloom: August-February
Light: Full sun
Water: Low, Moderate
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Eastern North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
