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Prairie Nursery
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Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Nursery
October 10, 2020 - Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an ornamental native grass notable for its upright form and foliage that provides excellent season-long color.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin
Little Bluestem is a very ornamental bunchgrass with fine-textured foliage that forms very dense mounds 18-24 inches tall. Slender blue-green stems often reach 5 feet, or more, by September, and become radiant mahogany-red with white, shining seed tufts in the fall.
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What is the seeding rate for a solid stand of Little Bluestem?
The seeding rate for Little Bluestem for a solid stand (of a single species) is:
• 5 oz. per 1000 sq. ft., or
• 12 lb. per acre. When seeding two or more grasses together, divide the seeding rate for each species by the number of species to be planted...
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Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Nursery
Do you have seeding instructions for Little Bluestem? Is it difficult to grow from seed or does it establish easily? Please explain the technique for dry stratification for little Bluestem. Thanks so much.
Little Bluestem is easy to grow and establish from seed. The Little Bluestem seed from Prairie Nursery has been stored in cold dry storage, and is ready to plant. Spread the seed evenly over a prepared, weed-free soil or planting medium, and rake/cover with...
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Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Nursery
Will this grow in clay soil if the soil is well-drained?
Little Bluestem can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including well-drained (medium clay) soils. It can take longer to mature on medium clays, but once it is established, is fine. We do not recommended planting Little Bluestem...
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Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Nursery
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MNL
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Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Six-Pack Plugs | Native Ornamental Grass for Full Sun
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Six-pack
Bundle DYOG six-packs and save! -- savings shown in cart/checkout. Save 24% when you bundle 3 six-packs (18 XL plugs) Save 38% when you bundle 6 six-packs (36 XL plugs) Save 40% when you bundle 12 six-packs (72 XL plugs).  If ordering large quantities (36 or 72 XL plugs), please visit our Shop By Species section for even greater savings.  FREE SHIPPING on all live plant orders. Six-packs:
Price   US$35.00
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Missouri Botanical Garden
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Schizachyrium scoparium - Plant Finder
Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly called little bluestem, is native to prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone glades, roadsides, waste areas and open woods from Alberta to Quebec south to Arizona and Florida. It was one of the dominant grasses of the vast tallgrass prairie region which ...
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Wisconsin Horticulture
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Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium – Wisconsin Horticulture
Little bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native ornamental grass featuring blue green summer foliage and reddish to purple fall color. This article tells how to grow this adaptable grass in your landscape.
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Northern Wildflowers
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Little Bluestem – Northern Wildflowers
Little Bluestem
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
Price   $4.00
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North Carolina Extension Gardener
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Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem, Prairie Beardgrass, Prairie Beard Grass) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Little bluestem is a perennial, ornamental, warm season grass in the Poaceae (grass) family with attractive foliage. It is native to eastern North America and is found naturally in a wide range of moist to dry habitats.
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Gardenia
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Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)
It’s also popular in ornamental gardens for its seasonal color changes. Excellent choice for drought-prone areas, this architectural grass is perfect for beds and borders, rock gardens, and city or cottage gardens.
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Plant Select
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A grass worthy of applause – Standing Ovation little bluestem | Plant Select
May 11, 2016 - Standing Ovation little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’PP25,202) Ornamental Grass Size: 2-3′ tall x 15-18ʺ wide Blooms: Late summer to fall Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to xeric Hardiness: USDA zones 3-8 Culture: Adaptable
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McKay Nursery
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Shop Little Bluestem Grass - Schizachyrium scoparium | McKay Nursery
Little Bluestem Grass is the 2022 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year! It is a warm season, clump forming grass. The blue-green foliage provides a great backdrop for the prairie flowers in summer, turning a striking crimson in fall.

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Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly known as little bluestem or beard grass, is a species of North American prairie grass native to most of the contiguous United States (except California, Nevada, and Oregon) as … Wikipedia
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Schizachyrium scoparium Mature seedheads
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Factsheet
Schizachyrium scoparium Mature seedheads
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
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Wikipedia
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Schizachyrium scoparium - Wikipedia
September 7, 2025 - Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly known as little bluestem or beard grass, is a species of North American prairie grass native to most of the contiguous United States (except California, Nevada, and Oregon) as well as a small area north of the ...
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Arbor Valley Nursery
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The Blues Little Bluestem Grass - Plant Guide
The colorful hues of this ornamental grass continue to delight throughout the winter. This grass is an ideal way to brighten up those drab spaces. As an added benefit, the grass also provides cover and food for those ground-nesting birds. At one time, this native grass could be found across the open woods and prairies in North America. Today, the bluestem ...
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Garden Design
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How to Grow Little Bluestem: A Low-Maintenance Native Grass | Garden Design
March 18, 2025 - This clumping, warm-season ornamental grass is prized for its upright blue-green foliage, which turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and copper in the fall. In late summer, wispy silvery-white seed heads appear, adding decorative interest well ...
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Outsidepride
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Little Bluestem Native Prairie Grass & Ornamental Xeriscape Grass Seed
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - Little Bluestem grass seed easily grows to produce one of the most popular drought tolerant ornamental grasses on the market today, and it is widely used in xeriscape landscaping.
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Brown's Yew
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Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass
Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem
Description · Warranty Information · 0 Reviews · Prairie Winds® Blue Paradise Little Bluestem features airy plumes of plum purple flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to late fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are bluish-green in colour with hints of silvery blue. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of burgundy and plum purple in the fall. The brown seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The silvery blue stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant. · Prairie Winds® Blue Paradise Little B
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The Spruce
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Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Care & Growing Guide
April 25, 2025 - Little bluestem is a drought-resistant and easy-care ornamental grass. Once established, it can do well in dry, infertile sites because of its expansive root system and tolerates a wide variety of conditions.
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American Meadows
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Jazz Little Bluestem Grass, Schizachyrium scoparium | American Meadows
Hardy and resilient, ‘Jazz’ Little Bluestem Grass is a garden-worthy ornamental grass. It tolerates almost any soil type and needs only good drainage and a sunny location. A native grass with an important place in North American ecology, ...
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Brown's Yew
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The Blues Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass
The Blues Little Bluestem
Description · Warranty Information · 0 Reviews · The Blues Bluestem is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The indian red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its attractive grassy leaves are powder blue in colour. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall. It has masses of beautiful spikes of light green flowers rising above the foliage in late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant. · The
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American Meadows
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Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass | American Meadows
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass
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
Price   US$10.99
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Hoffman Nursery
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Schizachyrium scoparium The Blues | Hoffman Nursery
This cultivar of the prairie grass, Little Bluestem, has stunning blue foliage accented by red stems. As fall progresses, an exciting mix of colors appears: purple, orange, and many more shades of blue. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ grows in a mostly upright, clumping form, and it ...