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Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem | Prairie Moon Nursery
Schizachyrium scoparium
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
Price US$21.00
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USDA
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LITTLE BLUESTEM Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash Plant Symbol = SCSC
Habitat: This midgrass is a tallgrass prairie increaser and mixed prairie decreaser. Little bluestem typically occurs on dry
Wisconsin Horticulture
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Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium – Wisconsin Horticulture
Little bluestem clumps grow 1-2 feet high, until late summer when the stems elongate into flowering stems which may reach 5 feet. It has coarse stems and basal leaves. As with all warm-season grasses, it is slow to emerge in spring but continues to grow throughout the summer until the first killing frost.
New Moon Nursery
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Schizachyrium scoparium | New Moon Nursery
Little bluestem - 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year · Spacing : 12 · - 18 · in · Native to North America · 4-10 · Height : 2 · - 4 · ft · Spread : 2 · - 3 · in · Schizachyrium scoparium · CHECK AVAILABILITY · FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Schizachyrium scoparium is a mounding grass with narrow ...
Eco-Lawn
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Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem
Our most popular native grass, Little Bluestem is widely used in landscaping because it is short and mixes well with many wildflowers. The colouration of the leaves ranges
through a variety of blue and green hues, which complement one another nicely. These turn a striking bright red in fall and are topped by fluffy silvery-white seedstalks.
A patch of Schizachyrium scoparium waving in the wind is a truly wonderful sight! For a solid stand of Little Bluestem plant at a rate of 6 KG per acre.
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Blue-Green
Mid-Summer
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Outside Pride
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Planting Guide For Little Bluestem
Do not remove more than 50% of the current year’s growth from plants. No cropping should occur below 8 inches or within 1 month of anticipated frosts. Grazing of competing cool season grasses after frost in the fall and before the Little Bluestem is 1 inch tall in the spring is desirable.
Great Garden Plants
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'Twilight Zone' Little Bluestem Grass | Perennials – Great Garden Plants
'Twilight Zone' Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium)
Unique iridescent foliage with mauves and purples.
Has a broad, columnar shape and appealing habit.
Native species that supports pollinators and provides food, shelter, and nesting material for birds.
Zones 3-9, Sun, 4.5' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
Price US$16.99
Patuxent Nursery
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Little Bluestem - Patuxent Nursery
Little Bluestem
Resilient ornamental grass with silvery-blue foliage that turns copper-orange in fall. Thrives in full sun, tolerates drought, and supports biodiversity. Ideal for erosion control, meadows, and sustainable landscapes with minimal maintenance required.
Price US$12.99
Prairie Nursery
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Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Nursery
October 10, 2020 - Little Bluestem is a highly ornamental native grass prized for its blue-green leaf color and upright form. The foliage provides excellent color all season-long and creates the perfect backgrop for prairie flowers. Densely mounded, Little Bluestem reaches a height of 3 feet by autumn, when it turns a striking bronze, with illuminated tufted seeds.