Little Bluestem is one of the most attractive native grasses, especially in fall when mature plants can form seas of bronze and red. It provides food and cover to many prairie fauna, including songbirds and bison. This is a versatile grass that is known to adapt to scrubby barrens and rocky slopes as well.
| Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium | Common Name: Little Bluestem |
| Color: Green | Soil Moisture: Mesic to Dry |
| Bloom Time: June - August | Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Height: 2 - 4' | Wetland Indicator: FACU- |
| Sun Exposure: Full Sun | Seeds per Oz: 15000 |