Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scopariumBloom time: July - October
Height: 3 ft
Sun exposure: Full/Partial
Soil Moisture: Dry - Medium
Deer resistant: Yes
Other Common Names: Blue Mist, Beardgrass
Fun facts:
Little Bluestem provides shelter, nesting material, and seeds for numerous species, including ground-nesting birds, small mammals, and pollinators. Birds such as sparrows and juncos frequently feed on its seeds during the winter.
Little Bluestem’s foliage creates a dynamic visual effect, ranging from bluish-green in summer to striking copper, orange, and red hues in the fall. The fluffy, silvery seed heads that persist into winter add ornamental interest.
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