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A true native treasure, Little Bluestem shifts colors like a prairie sunset — blue-green in summer, glowing copper-orange in fall, and bronze through winter. Clumping and upright, it’s a resilient performer that feeds pollinators and shelters wildlife.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates poor soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: North American prairies and open woodlands
Best Substitutes For: Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)
Landscape Uses: Prairie gardens, meadows, mass plantings, wildlife habitat
A true native treasure, Little Bluestem shifts colors like a prairie sunset — blue-green in summer, glowing copper-orange in fall, and bronze through winter. Clumping and upright, it’s a resilient performer that feeds pollinators and shelters wildlife.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates poor soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: North American prairies and open woodlands
Best Substitutes For: Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)
Landscape Uses: Prairie gardens, meadows, mass plantings, wildlife habitat