Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
Green leaves with a tinge of blue at the base. Purplish-bronze flowers appear in August. Flowers turn into fluffy, silvery-white seed heads that persist into winter. Native to North America.
- Small, non-spreading, clump-forming grass
- Fluffy silver seed heads through winter
- Leaves turn reddish orange in the fall
- Nice, year round interest
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Additional Information about Schizachyrium scoparium
Jennifer Langston