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little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
grass☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native warm-season ornamental grass with fine, delicate foliage that turns striking red and purple hues in fall. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for prairie gardens and xeriscaping.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 6.8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American Great Plains and prairies
Native to: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation