Little bluestem

Reddish stalks and feathery seed heads are the attractive features of this bunch grass.

LITTLE BLUESTEM (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Reddish stalks and feathery seed heads are the attractive features of this bunch grass. The leaves turn beautiful colours in the fall, too. Little bluestem prefers dry/well-drained habitats and is often found on sandy soils. It is a larval host plant for a number of native butterflies.

Grows with pasture sage, hairy golden-aster, western silvery aster, dotted blazingstar, gaillardia, June grass, big bluestem, blue grama grass, leadplant and dwarf false indigo.

Life Cycle: perennial, warm season
Sun Exposure: full sun
Bloom Period: August
Height: 1 – 3 ft
Soil: dry to medium