Schizachyrium scoparium
Blue Stem Grass, Prairie Grass, Little Bluestem
Family: Poaceae Grass
| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, rock garden, seashore, specimen, winter interest |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive |