Little Blue Stem Grass
Scientific Name
Schizachyrium scoparium
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
2a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Little Blue Stem Grass grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid (6.0-6.8)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
Plant Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Little Blue Stem Grass is Evergreen
Spread
1-3 feet
Height
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- August
- September
- October
Plant Role for Butterflies
Host for the following butterflies
Additional Detail
Medium-sized bunchgrass; lavender/blue stem; good for restoring damaged wildland recreation areas; provides food and cover for wildlife. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts birds
