Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Schizachryium scoparium
Family: (Poaceae)
(P) to 4′. Little Bluestem. Eastern North America. A clump-forming, native prairie grass with branching, glaucous green leaves and a coppery-orange fall colour. Most attractive in late summer when the delicate flower spikes age to a soft, silvery grey. Excellent for naturalizing with eastern prairie wildflowers such as Asters, Goldenrods and other native grasses. Well-drained soil. Sun. 4 & T1