Little Bluestem

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This ornamental grass features strikingly colored, upright foliage with gently arching bluish-bronze seed heads. Beautiful in the garden as a cool complement to vibrant colors or for naturalizing the landscape. Plumes are wonderful for winter interest.

Companion Plants

Gaura

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Gaura

Delicate flowers over a long season, a graceful filler for the garden or bouquet. Attractive massed or in informal gardens, with verbena, sedum, Jupiter's beard and ornamental grass. Tolerates drought, heat and humidity. Avoid wet soil in winter. Reseeds.

Spike Speedwell

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Spike Speedwell

Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

Yarrow

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Yarrow

Beautiful, flat-topped flower clusters attract butterflies to the garden. Foliage is typically lacy and aromatic. Nice in cottage or wild gardens. Flowers are a superb addition to arrangements, fresh or dried. An open location with well-drained soil is ideal.

Details

Common name

Little Bluestem

Botanical name

Schizachyrium scoparium

Variety

The Blues

Zone

USDA 3 - 9

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Bloom color

Green

Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

sun

Height

24-48" (61-122 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

prune back in spring