Little Bluestem

🌾 Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Little Bluestem is a standout native prairie grass that brings structure, movement, and year-round interest to the garden. Blue-green blades emerge in spring, shifting to warm copper, amber, and burgundy tones by fall, with soft, fluffy seed heads that glow in autumn light and persist beautifully through winter.

This clump-forming grass is incredibly hardy and drought tolerant once established, thriving in tough soils where other plants struggle. It pairs beautifully with wildflowers and is a cornerstone species in meadow plantings and regenerative landscapes.

Why you’ll love it:

🌾 Native prairie grass with strong ecological value

🍂 Stunning fall colour (copper to burgundy)

🐦 Seed heads feed birds through winter

🌬️ Adds movement & structure to plantings

🌱 Drought tolerant & low maintenance

Growing Notes:

Sun: Full sun

Height: 2–4 feet (taller with seed heads)

Spacing: 18–24 inches

Soil: Dry to average, well-drained

Seasonal Interest: Spring foliage → fall colour → winter structure

Care: Cut back in early spring before new growth