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Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Steel-blue summer blades that ignite copper-red for fall and winter. Spectacular in drifts.
nativedeer-resistant
TypeGrass
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–9
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height24–48 in
Bloomblue, red · summer, fall, winter
Where to buy
Shop Little Bluestem at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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