| Common Name: |
Little Bluestem |
| Scientific Name: |
Schizachyrium scoparium |
| Category: |
Ornamental grass |
| Bloom Color: |
Purplish bronze |
| Bloom Size: |
3 in. long |
| Bloom Shape: |
Racemes on branched stems rising above the foliage |
| Bloom Season: |
Late summer to winter |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers are followed by clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads which are attractive and often persist into winter |
| Height of Plant: |
2-4 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Water Usage: |
Dry to medium |
| Soil Type: |
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America |
| Usage: |
Winter Interest |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Location: |
SWIZ Garden |