Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium
A versatile bunch grass that's blue-green in the summer & russet red in the fall & winter

Little Bluestem
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About Little Bluestem

This perennial, warm season bunch grass is native to 45 of the 50 states making it the most abundant of all native grasses. It grows well on uplands or lowlands over a wide range of well drained soils. Little Bluestem is used in low maintenance mixtures with other lower growing natives for recreational areas, golf courses, roadsides, and wildlife habitat. It turns a brilliant russet-red color in fall through winter making it a great choice for landscaping or ornamental purposes.

Plant in spring.

Purchase Little Bluestem

This product is sold by the Pure Live Seed (PLS) pound.

Product Details

Height Range: 12 - 36 inches
Seeding Rate: Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 3,000 sq ft | Drilled: 8 PLS Lbs. / Ac
Seeds Per Pound: 260,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
High Elevation
Quick Establishment
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Bees
All Purpose Solution
Use: Conservation
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Landscape & Ornamental
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Multi-Purpose Use