Little Bluestem
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Schizachyrium scoparium, also known as little bluestem, is native to prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone meadows, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods from Alberta to Quebec to Arizona and Florida. It used to be one of the dominant grasses in the tallgrass prairie region, which once covered rich and fertile soils in many parts of central North America. This grass typically grows to a height of 2-4' (occasionally up to 5') and has upright clumps of slender, flat, linear green leaves, each with a hint of blue at the base. In August, purplish-bronze flowers appear in 3" long racemes on branches rising above the foliage.
These flowers are followed by clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads, which are attractive and often persist into winter. Many people find the most outstanding ornamental feature of this grass to be its bronze-orange fall foliage color.
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
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
