Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
- Warm season grass
- White seed heads in August- October
- Useful for poor, dry soils
- Leaves are green, blue or purple and turn red-orange in the fall, a reddish- tan color persists during winter
- Natural habitat: woodland edges, hillsides, slopes, open areas
Height: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3-8
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Tolerates Clay Soil
- Drought Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Green
- Red
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Well drained soil