Schizachyrium scoparium ~ Little Bluestem Size:3 GALLON COMPANION PLANTS: Red Columbine

COMPANION PLANTS: Red Columbine

both a female plant and male pollinator are required

Will become leggy and require staking if grown in deep shade

Huge amounts of tiny

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance

Schizachyrium scoparium ~ Little Bluestem Size:3 GALLON COMPANION PLANTS: Red ColumbineLittle Bluestem is a native grass with upright slender leaves with a blue tinge at the base. Tiny purple brown flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. The foliage has excellent bronze orange fall color. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different skippers: the