Little Bluestem Grass - Schizachyrium scoparium

Common Name: Little Bluestem Grass
Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium
SunConditions: Full Sun
SoilConditions: Dry to Medium Moist
Cool or Warm Season: Warm / C4
Height Range: 2 - 4 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall, Aug-Oct
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen (attractive copper winter color)
Blade Width: Fine
Deer Resistant: Yes
Forage / Browse:
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Ecological/Landscape Use: Premier ornamental prairie grass, meadow gardens, erosion control, prairie restoration
Wildlife Value Highlights: Excellent seed source and nesting cover for grassland birds
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: Larval host for Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Crossline Skipper, Ottoe Skipper, Common Wood-Nymph
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus:
For More Info: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/l_bluestem.htm