Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem
Botanical name       : Schizachyrium scopariumÂ
Common name          : Little Bluestem, Broom Beard Grass, Bunchgrass, Prairie GrassÂ
Colour               : Brown, leaves blue-green, turning red-brownÂ
Flowering time       : July - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 75 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -29°C  (USDA Zone 5)Â
Spacing              : ± 40 cm (± 6 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Bluestem (Schizachyrium):Bluestem (Schizachyrium) belongs to a genus of grasses which come from all over the world. The species Little Bluestern (Schizachyrium scoparium) with its cultivars are beautiful grasses for in the garden. Many of the varieties have grey or blue/green leaves which colour to purple, brown/red and orange in autumn. Bluestem forms nice plumes which stay upright well into the winter. Bluestem likes a spot in the sun in a fertile, well-draining soil which is dry to normally moist. Why not plant Coneflower (Rudbeckia), a nice warm coloured Yarrow (Achillea), Helen's Flower (Helenium) or Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) next to it. Bluestem will also do well in a large pot on the patio.Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium
