Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparius)
Little Bluestem is a perennial, warm-season grass that may grow to 5 feet. The leaves and stems frequently have a bluish cast in summer, while the fall color is a very warm copper that does not fade throughout winter.
WildlifeProvides excellent cover year round. Host plant for Common Wood-Nymph and various skipper species of butterfly. Seed are eaten by songbirds and small mammals.
| Plant Type |
Grass |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
High |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
| Soil |
Moist, Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Late Summer, Fall |
| Seed Times |
Fall, Winter |
| Wildlife Value |
Winter Cover, Seed or Nut, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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