Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Little Bluestem blooms from August through September.

Bloom time

Aug–Sep

Hardiness

Zones 3–9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low water

Mature size

1 m × 0.4 m

Type

Grass

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Bloom calendar

When Little Bluestem is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Little Bluestem

Plant it in full sun. It prefers low water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Expect it to reach about 1 m tall and 0.4 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.