Schizachyrium scoparium

Schizachyrium scoparium

Little Bluestem

Clumping warm season grass with an upright habit. Common to most dry and savanna prairies. Mixes well with native and non-native plants. Blooms at 3′-4′. Excellent orange-bronze fall color

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies

  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant

  • Plant Habit

    • Vase Shaped

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun

  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesic Prairie
    • Savanna

  • Flower Color

    • Green

  • Flower Hue

    • Light

  • Flower Type

    • Spike

  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium

  • Flower Form

    • Single

  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less

  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry

  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March

  • Growth Rate

    • Average

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

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