T-587 is an introduced perennial warm season old world bluestem grass. It is a high forage producer and is persistent under heavy grazing. T-587 is widely adapted to the diverse climate and soils of Texas and is useful as pasture for grazing, range for wildlife, and stabilizing critically eroded areas. T-587 was selected at the SCS nursery in San Antonio, Tx. It was increased as T-587 at the James E. "Bud" Smith Plant Materials Center in Knox City, Tx. T-587 comes from several selections of old world bluestems in the early 1950s made by Dr. J.R. Harlan. Seed from 50 different accessions, those

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

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

Schizachyrium scoparium Common Names: Little Bluestem, Popotillo Azul Little Bluestem grows in prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone meadows, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods stretching from Alberta to Quebec to Arizona and Florida. Once a key player among the grasses of the tallgrass prairie region, it thrives on the rich and fertile soils. This grass usually reaches a height of 2-4 feet (sometimes up to 5 feet) and showcases upright clumps of slender, flat, linear green leaves, each with a hint of blue at the base. In August, purplish-bronze flowers bloom in 3-inch-long racemes

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Central Texas Little Bluestem Grass Mix Shade-tolerant. Thrives in acidic, well-drained sandy soils common to the Pinewoods. Adapted to annual rainfall of 35 to 60". Comprises the historic understory of mature pine forests and savannah grasslands. Plant this Little Bluestem in the Pinewoods to help restore habitat for many species of breeding birds, including red-cockaded woodpeckers, pine warblers, and boatman's sparrows. Individual plants vary from red-green to chalky blue. covers 200 sq ft Height: 2’-3’Spread: 1’-2’Bloom: June - DecLight: Full Sun, Part SunWater: Low, MediumZone: 4, 5, 6, 7

Description · Read The Land · Planting Tips · At home on the range or in your yard. This beautiful blue-green bunch grass turns red-bronze after frost with fluffy, silver-white seeds. Grows 2 to 3 feet at maturity with the seedhead adding another 1 to 2 feet in height. Roots reach 5 to 8 feet deep. Grows on soils of sand, loam, clay or caliche. It grows with Big Bluestem in deep soils of the Oakwoods & Prairies; with Indiangrass/Sideoats on the Edwards Plateau and Rolling Plains; and with the paspalums on the Coastal Prairie. Is found throughout the southern and central US, and provides excell