
Little Bluestem Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium
A native American prairie grass hardy to zone 4. Its name is derived from the blue color present at the base of the clump. Upright foliage reaches a height of 30″. After frost, leaves turn a rich orange-wheat color. Clump forming.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
2.5 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
2.5 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
2 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
4 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |


