Schizachyrium scoparium
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Bluestem

Schizachyrium or Andropogon

Little Bluestem is a native North American grass known for its beautiful blue-green foliage that turns a fiery bronze in fall. It provides excellent erosion control, attracts pollinators, and is drought-tolerant.

Splitbeard bluestem is a versatile native grass that adds texture and interest to gardens with purple-hued foliage and white seed tufts. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and provides habitat for beneficial insects.

Recommended Thriving Gardens Bluestem:

Little bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium

Splitbeard bluestem, Andropogon ternarius

Highlights:

  • Seasonal Interest
  • Evergreen
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Wildlife
  • Great for Containers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Toxic to Pets

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