Grass Seeds - Little Bluestem ,Ornamental

Little Bluestem is a summer ornamental grass that thrives in moist soil with a beautiful coppery pink and blue hue year-round.
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - This Little Bluestem grass seed is a top choice for ornamental grass, favored by landscapers and homeowners alike for its versatility. Widely used in wildflower plantings, this native grass adds visual interest with its range of blue and green hues. In autumn, its colors transform to a vibrant red, complemented by fluffy, silvery-white seed stalks. Growing to heights of two to four feet, this waving grass creates a stunning landscape.

• Seeds per Ounce: 12,000
• Seeds per 1/4 Lb: 48,000
• Seeds per LB: 192,000

Little Bluestem is a durable, widespread native grass found mostly in the Central and Southern Great Plains. It is often seen alongside Big Bluestem, but is more resistant to drought and grows smaller, usually under 3 feet tall. The leaves are approximately 8 inches long and 0.25 inches wide. It provides reliable grazing and hay, and is beneficial for preventing erosion.

Sowing: Sow the little bluestem seeds directly into compacted soil in either late fall or early spring, ensuring they are planted just below the surface. Maintain light moisture in the soil until germination, as these Schizachyrium Scoparius seeds require it for successful germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until established. Prefers dry, well-drained soil, tolerates drought and heat, adapts to various soil types, and prefers poor soil. Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding. Good for erosion control, attracts butterflies.