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Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium Scoparium

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Native, Warm-season

Little Bluestem is a very adaptable native grass. It stays fairly compact, although it can get leggy if grown in less than full sun. Looks very good through the winter.

The plants in their second year were much fuller.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

36”

3

YearHeight/Width
Year 128”/12”
Year 232”/20”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
November 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem