Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 1-2 feet 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Blue-green to copper-red • Flower Type: Feathery seedheads • Bloom Period: August-October ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Winter food and shelter • Native Bees: Nesting material • Butterflies: Larval host • Beneficial Insects: Year-round habitat 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 4-6 inches • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave for winter interest • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Prairie Coneflower Butterfly Milkweed Blazing Star Prairie Dropseed ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Four-season interest • Beautiful fall color • Native prairie grass • Erosion control • Winter structure