Little Bluestem

Celebrate the beauty of native prairie with Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — one of North America’s most iconic and ecologically valuable native grasses. This straight species selection is a workhorse of the native plant world, thriving in poor, dry soils where little else will grow. Blue-green blades in summer give way to a spectacular show of brilliant orange-red and copper fall color, accented by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter and provide valuable wildlife habitat. Available here in a larger #3 container for an established, ready-to-plant specimen.

Sun Requirements:
Full Sun

Highlights:

• Stunning blue-green summer foliage — transitions to brilliant orange-red and copper in fall
• Fluffy white seed heads — persist through winter, excellent wildlife and bird value
• Native plant — exceptional ecological and pollinator value
• Thrives in poor, dry, and sandy soils — extremely tough and adaptable
• #3 container — larger, established plant ready to make an immediate impact

Growing Information:

• Mature size: 2–3 ft tall, 18–24 in wide
• Hardiness zones: 3–9
• Thrives in well-drained to dry soils; tolerates poor, sandy, and rocky conditions
• Cut back to 4–6 in in late winter before new growth emerges

Important Information:

• Available for immediate pickup
• Professional installation available — scheduled with our team after checkout

Each plant is hand-selected and held to our quality standards before it reaches you.