Little Bluestem grass seed easily grows to produce one of the most popular ornamental grasses on the market today, and it is widely used in landscaping. Little Bluestem native grass is often used in wildflower plantings because it is short and mixes well with wildflowers for increased attraction.
This native prairie grass has a wide range of colors which are various shades of blue and green hues. These colors turn to a striking bright red in fall and are topped by fluffy silvery-white seed stalks. Little Bluestem ornamental grass can reach heights of two to four feet tall and a patch of this waving in the wind is truly a wonderful sight for your landscape.
Grass Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Height: 24 - 36 inches Width: 24 - 36 inches Foliage Color: Silvery Blue Growth Rate: Moderate Fall Color: Coppery Red Soil Requirement: Sandy to Loamy, well-drained, pH 5.5 to 6.0 Environment: Full sun Latin Name: Schizachyrium scoparium
Planting Directions
Temperature: 60 Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch Sowing Rate: 8 - 12 PLS lbs per acre or 1/2 - 1 PLS lb per 1000 square feet for ornamental plantings. Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
How lovely. The seeds looked good and I could see they have a pinkish tone to them. I gave them to 2 friends for mother's day. I also planted quite a few. Hope they come up beautifully. So unusual and pretty.
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