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Little Bluestem

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Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Salt tolerant, warm season bunch grass for dry soils, provides wildlife cover, a companion plant,  a pollinator host, and bird seed in the fall.
Companion planted with Maryland Golden Aster

Summary

Classification:  herbaceous perennial
Characteristics:  warm season bunch grass
Habitat: dry open woods
Wildlife Benefit: larval host plant for many butterflies,  forage, cover, seeds 
Bloom Period: late spring
Height: 3 ft
Tolerances: sun to part shade, salt spray tolerance

Pricing Information & Availability

Contact us for plant availability, pricing, and discounts for nonprofits, resellers, and members.
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Board Members

Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Caran Markson
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
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Policy Statement
A Tribute To Raymond P. Corwin
A Tribute To Larry Paul
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