Perennial 3-6 feet tall Full Sun to Part Shade Blooms September- October Dry to Medium Site Approx. 90 seeds per pack, covers 7.5 ft² Zones 3-9   Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a an important native prairie habitat grass species, that is popular in restoration and ornamental applications. Little Bluestem forms blue-green clumps in the summer and in the fall it turns beautiful shades of red and copper, which remain throughout the winter. Little Bluestem has very high value for wildlife, its seed are eaten by songbirds and it is the host plant of several butterflies including the D

Little Bluestem is a 2' to 4' tall native perennial warm season bunch grass. It is adapted to a wide variety of soils and soil moisture and can withstand some shading. It is perhaps best adapted to well-drained, dry, poor soils.

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Little Bluestem is a warm-season perennial bunch grass native to North America. It grows 24 to 72 inches high and changes color throughout the year from blue-green in the spring  to reddish-brown in the fall. Little bluestem requires full to partial sun and prefers well drained soils though it will tolerate most soil types. Little bluestem is considered a highly desirable tall grass and is commonly referred to as one of the big four prairie grasses along with switchgrass, indiangrass, and big bluestem. It has medium grazing value with its best grazing typically occurring from March to

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' is an excellent performing warm season perennial grass. It maintains a tight, upright habit throughout the season, even in rich soil. Its foliage is thicker than typical leaf blades of the species. Also referred to as Little Bluestem or Beardgrass, its bluish-green leaves turn to shades of orange and purple in the fall. Fluffy white seed heads add to its appeal. These may be removed if self-sowing is a problem. Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' is great for naturalizing or for accenting the sunny wildflower border. Little Bluestem is utilize

Little Bluestem is an iconic warm season grass of the prairie habitat that is commonly used in both landscaping and restoration projects. In shortgrass prairies, it is often the dominant species along with Side-oats Grama. In tallgrass prairies, companion grasses include Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switch Grass.One of the most widely distributed species of grass in the US, Little Bluestem is very drought-tolerant, but it can do well in moist situations too. Farmers have used this species for hay, but consecutive years of haying will likely cause the species to disappear. In a gar

Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium) - 1 Gallon Pot · Little Bluestem Grass · Schizachyrium scoparium · Plant Details · USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-9b (10?)  Find Your Zone · Plant Type:  Ornamental Grass · Height at Maturity:  2-3' · Width at Maturity:  1-2'Spacing:  18" for mass plantings, 4'+ for space between plants · Growth Habit / Form: Clumping, Upright · Growth Rate:  Moderate to Fast · Flower Color:  Purplish Bronze turning to Silvery seed heads · Flower Size:  Small in thin vertical seed heads · Flowering Period:  Summer persisting through Winter · Flower Type:   · Frag

The Perfect Balance of Rich Color and Hardy, Fast Growth With blue-green foliage and a dense, clumping habit, the Blues Little Bluestem Grass is one-of-a-kind among ornamentals. And floral spikes emerge above the foliage, with fluffy see heads that last until fall for extra visual interest. Plus, its eye-catching leaves turn a dazzling bronze-orange in the fall. So, whether you use the Blues Little as groundcover, in mass plantings or a shining specimen in your landscape, you get amazing looks. Looks that are made even better by the fact that Bluestem Grass is easy to maintain, with its abilit

Little bluestem Native Grass Plugs -  Schizachyrium scopariumZone 3-9pH – 6.8-7.2The most striking part of this native grass is it’s reddish-tan color in fall, although it gets its name from the blue hue of the stem bases in the spring.   Growing well in bottomland sites, Little blue stem is a great for establishing cover for wildlife such as whitetail deer and rabbits, and is commonly used in landscapes and restoration projects alike as it is a quick to establish on disturbed soils for erosion control.    This perennial native grass is quick to seed and is successful in meadows and prairies g