Little Bluestem

Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium (Andropogon scoparius) Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, prefers soils with low fertility and tolerates clay, prefers slightly to moderately alkaline pH.  2-4 feet height, blooms in spring, tiny white inconspicuous flowers, will re-seed. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  Statewide Warm season, clump-forming grass that is easy to grow.  It was an important native American prairie grass. Attractive grass for the home landscape.  Has a bluish cast in summer as suggested by the name and turns orange, red in fall.  Great grass for mass plantings.  Roots extend 5-8 feet below ground, making it very resistant to drought.  Benefits from an annual mowing.  Birds eat the seed and use the leaves for nests. grass;sun;medium;clay grass;sun;medium;loam grass;sun;medium;sand grass;sun;dry;clay grass;sun;dry;loam grass;sun;dry;sand grass;sun/shade;medium;clay grass;sun/shade;medium;loam grass;sun/shade;medium;sand grass;sun/shade;dry;clay grass;sun/shade;dry;loam grass;sun/shade;dry;sand

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