Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)

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Common Name:  Little Bluestem

Attracts:  Nesting for Bees, Birds

Use:  Garden, Rain Garden

Light:  Full Sun to Part Sun

Hardiness Zone:  3 to 9   USDA Zone Map

Soils:  Dry to Moist

Flower Time:  Early August to Late September

Flower Color:  Grey/White

Height:  1.5' - 2'

Notes:  Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) is an important native grass for wildlife that is beautiful in meadow plantings in mass, reseeds somewhat freely.

Native to all US (except OR, NV, CA):  Biota of North America Program (BONAP) – North American Plant Atlas (NAPA).