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
- Height: 3 - 6 ft.
- Light: Partial Shade, Sunny
- Soil: Moist, Occasionally Dry
- Plant type: Ornamental Grasses
Highlights:
- Seasonal Interest
- Evergreen
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Wildlife
- Great for Containers
- Deer Resistant
- Toxic to Pets