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Little Bluestem

Rocky dry creek bed surrounded by tall grass, with cars and trees in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Field of tall brown and green grasses with rocks at the base, trees in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Tall grasses and pink coneflowers in a lush green garden.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Dry bush with reddish-brown grass in front of brick wall and ornamental planters.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Rocky dry creek bed surrounded by tall grass, with cars and trees in the background.
Field of tall brown and green grasses with rocks at the base, trees in the background.
Tall grasses and pink coneflowers in a lush green garden.
Dry bush with reddish-brown grass in front of brick wall and ornamental planters.

Plant Information

Common name: Little Bluestem

Scientific name: Schizachyrium scoparium

Water usage: Very low to low

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Bloom time: Late summer to fall

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, but is at the use of small mammals and birds, deer tolerant

Native: No

Height: 2 to 4 feet

Spread: 12 to 18 inches

Care information

Variable, well drained soil, nice fall color, winter interest