Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem, is a warm season, clump forming plant which prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Its green foliage grows 4' tall and flowers from July to September. The purplish/bronze flowers of Schizachyrium scoparium rise above the foliage in August resulting in brilliant clusters of fluffy silvery-white seed heads which may persist into winter. Little Bluestem adds a bronze-orange fall foliage color that gives a nice presentation when planted in masses. Great for dry banks of stormwater basins.
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Attributes
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Bio Remediation |
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Container |
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Cut Flower |
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Dried Flower |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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