Little Bluestem

Name: Little Bluestem
Brand: Spotswood Greenery
Price: 41.99 USD
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Schizachyrium scoparium

North American Native

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This durable native grass features blue-green foliage that transforms into a blazing tapestry of orange and red in autumn. It is highly drought tolerant and provides essential cover for wildlife and winter interest.

Size at Maturity

Height 2'- 4' Spread 1'- 2'

Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9

Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F

Light Requirements

Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

Native to all US states except AK and NV

Special Conditions

Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Moderate Salt Tolerance

Seasons of Interest

Summer
Fall
Winter

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in spring or fall in well-drained to dry, lean soil, spacing 18–24 inches apart. Little bluestem is one of the most important and beautiful native prairie grasses — forming an upright, blue-green clump in summer that transforms to copper and bronze in fall, with fluffy, white seed heads that persist through winter. It adapts to poor, dry, sandy soils without special preparation.

Care Tips

Cut plants back to 4–6 inches in late winter before new growth begins. This native grass is highly drought tolerant and very long lived with minimal care once established. The blue summer color, copper fall color, and fluffy winter seed heads provide three seasons of outstanding interest. No fertilizing needed in lean soils. Little bluestem is an essential native grass for naturalistic plantings, prairie gardens, and anywhere a tough, beautiful native plant is needed.