Little Bluestem
Slow-spreading dense clumps start gray-green then turn purple to orange-red in fall; beautiful winter color; flowerheads may be dried; cutback in spring to reduce flopover
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| Latin name |
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' |
| Common name |
Little Bluestem |
| Family |
Poaceae |
| Zone |
Z2-7 |
| Bloom time |
Summer/Fall |
| Season(s) of Interest |
Winter |
| Height |
3.5' |
| Native or origin |
Native |
| Soil conditions |
Best in poor soils |
| Flower color |
Silver |
| Known wildlife aspects |
Birds |
| Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
| Lurie Garden location |
Light Plate |
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