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.

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Twilight Zone' (Little Bluestem Grass) is a stunning native grass selection with iridescent, silvery-blue foliage and hints of purple, which become especially pronounced in mid to late summer. A rigidly upright columnar growth habit makes ‘Twilight Zone' a great architectural addition to ornamental and naturalistic plantings alike. Plant ‘Twilight Zone’ in full sun and well-drained, infertile soil. The native species S. scoparium has significant wildlife benefits, serving as a larval host plant for nine skipper species and providing essential overwintering habit

Thank you for submitting your review · Thank you for your question 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:   · Fr

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

(Andropogon scoparius) - Little Bluestem is a native, warm season perennial, medium height grass. Growth begins in early April, growing 2 to 3 feet tall. The dense root system may reach 5 to 8 feet in depth. Provides nutritious grazing and is a high forage producer. Little Bluestem is native to all of the United States with the exceptions of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. It is found on most range sights in both low and high elevations, growing well on deep, shallow, sandy, fine textured and rocky soils.Seeding Rates: 8 pounds/acre1 lb covers: 5,445 sq ft

36-40" tall x 18-24" wide. 'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem Grass is an excellent selection for sustainable landscaping. Plants show good drought tolerance once established and perform well on some of the most challenging sites. Clay soils, low fertility, high heat, and humidity are no match for Little Bluestem, and 'Prairie Blues' shrugs off cold weather, tolerating winter chills to zone 3. All that rugged toughness hides behind a charming mask of silver and blue. Plant 'Prairie Blues' for dramatic texture and color in perennial borders and cottage-style plantings, or naturalize in meadows and

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

A Superior Selection of Native Little Bluestem Standing Ovation is a carefully selected variety of North American native Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), bred for stronger, more upright growth and greater adaptability. Unlike many Little Bluestem varieties that tend to flop, Standing Ovation maintains a tight, vertical form, making it ideal for modern landscapes, prairie restorations, and urban plantings. Season-Long Color That Lasts into Winter This high-performing ornamental grass provides bold structure and striking seasonal color from spring through winter. It emerges in spring w