Little Blue Stem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Also known as: Little Bluestem
Zone
3-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Height
2-4 ft
600 in stock
Available sizes: 1 gal
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Native Plant
Plant Overview
Little Blue Stem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little 'Blue Stem' is a quality nursery-grown plant selected for landscape performance and beauty.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 2-4 ft
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Appearance
- Bloom Time
- August-September
- Bloom Color
- Silvery Plumes
- Foliage
- Blue-Green aging to Bronze
- Fall Color
- Coppery Red
Landscape Uses
Native plantings, Prairie restoration, and Mass plantings
Pairs well with: Echinacea, Coreopsis, Liatris, Aster
Origin
North America
Care & Culture
