Northern Wildflowers Little Bluestem Pkg.

Approximately 90 seeds per pack, covers 7.5 ft²

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an important native prairie habitat grass species; that is popular in restoration and ornamental applications. Little Bluestem forms blue-green clumps in the summer and, in the fall, it turns beautiful shades of red and copper, which remain throughout the winter. Little Bluestem has very high value for wildlife, its seed are eaten by songbirds, and it is the host plant of several butterflies including: the Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Ottoe Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper and Crossline Skipper.

Height:  3-6 feet tall
Plant in:  Full Sun to Part Shade in Dry to Medium Site
Blooms:  September - October
Zone:  3-9

For larger stands of Little Bluestem, sow at a density of 3.5-4 KG/acre or 1 KG/ 11,000 square feet.

No pre-treatment required. Sow seed at 1/4 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.