Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 'Prairie Blues' is a selection with exceptional fine-textured blue foliage and a strong upright habit. 'Prairie Blues' turns orange in the fall and sports silver or white seedheads, which are loved by birds. Use 'Prairie Blues' in beds and border as a speciman plant or in groups and natural prairie plantings. Little Bluestem is moderately tolerant of city sites and pollution.
Little Bluestem 'Prairie Blues'
Native to Cache County: No
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Mature Size: 30 - 36" tall and 15 - 18" wide
Spacing: 18 - 24" apart
Season: Warm-season grass
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soils
Little Bluestem is one of the best native grasses for roosting and habitat, according to the USDA. It provides habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and small mammals all year. It's seed also provide a winter food source for some bird species.