The ornamental grass Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) bears faded purple blooms during mid summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour and fine in texture. Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Schizachyrium scoparium tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Schizachyrium scoparium offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
