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Schizachyrium scoparium

LITTLE BLUESTEM

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Time

March, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Full Sun

Height

18 – 24", 24 – 36"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Schizachyrium scoparium

Forms fine textured clumps 2′ tall. Silver inflorescences in August remain effective through winter. Fall & winter color tan to copper-orange. Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Fluffy seed heads a winter bird food source. Host to the Dusted Skipper butterfly. Native of meadows, open woods of the Northeastern U.S. 2022 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year. Zone 3.

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