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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.
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
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
Additional Resources
According to the American Gardener's spotlight on Little Bluestem, "Summer through fall, little bluestems display an ever-changing kaleidoscope of tones on their leaves and spiky culms." - Sept/Oct 2021
