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Little Bluestem

Grown from seed

  • Perennial warm-season bunch grass; 1-3ft tall

  • Blue-green foliage in summer becomes a vibrant red-gold in autumn and lasts through winter; fluffy white seedheads also provide winter interest

  • Drought tolerant, but also does well in moist soils; great species for borders, glades, meadows, prairies or hillsides (for erosion control due to its deep root system)

  • Low growing tendency makes for an excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds

  • Host plant to various skippers including the Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, and Crossline Skipper

  • Valuable nesting site for both queen bumble bees and birds in winter; attracts meadowlarks, juncos, sparrows, and game birds

  • Non-aggressive spreader via seed and rhizome; can be easily divided in spring

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Little Bluestem

Grown from seed

  • Perennial warm-season bunch grass; 1-3ft tall

  • Blue-green foliage in summer becomes a vibrant red-gold in autumn and lasts through winter; fluffy white seedheads also provide winter interest

  • Drought tolerant, but also does well in moist soils; great species for borders, glades, meadows, prairies or hillsides (for erosion control due to its deep root system)

  • Low growing tendency makes for an excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds

  • Host plant to various skippers including the Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, and Crossline Skipper

  • Valuable nesting site for both queen bumble bees and birds in winter; attracts meadowlarks, juncos, sparrows, and game birds

  • Non-aggressive spreader via seed and rhizome; can be easily divided in spring

Little Bluestem

Grown from seed

  • Perennial warm-season bunch grass; 1-3ft tall

  • Blue-green foliage in summer becomes a vibrant red-gold in autumn and lasts through winter; fluffy white seedheads also provide winter interest

  • Drought tolerant, but also does well in moist soils; great species for borders, glades, meadows, prairies or hillsides (for erosion control due to its deep root system)

  • Low growing tendency makes for an excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds

  • Host plant to various skippers including the Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, and Crossline Skipper

  • Valuable nesting site for both queen bumble bees and birds in winter; attracts meadowlarks, juncos, sparrows, and game birds

  • Non-aggressive spreader via seed and rhizome; can be easily divided in spring

Details

  • Blue, Green, Purple, Golden, Red

  • Summer

  • 1-3’

  • Dry, Medium

  • Full, Partial

  • Dusted Skipper
    Cobweb Skipper
    Indian Skipper
    Swarthy Skipper
    Crossline Skipper

  • FACU - usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands

  • No cold stratification required

 

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