Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium (Andropogon scoparius) Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, prefers a slightly alkaline pH. 2-4 feet height, blooms mid to late summer, brown flowers, will naturalize by re-seeding but is not aggressive. Germination Code: A Native Region: Statewide Warm-season, clump-forming grass. Easy to grow. Very well adapted to well-drained, medium to dry, infertile soils. In summer it has a bluish cast and then turns a reddish to golden brown in fall, holding its color well into winter. Useful in ornamental plantings and is becoming more popular for home landscaping because it is a colorful and easy-care addition. Attracts birds and butterflies. |