Little Bluestem Abby Gupta
Schizachyrium scoparium Skits-ah-KEER-ee-um skoh-PAIR-ee-um
Illinois native prairie grass All colors of the rainbow
Summer Fall Winter Spring
Ornamental and short Looks good in contrast with other forbs Flowering begins in late summer Stems are strong and firm Can grow 1-3 feet in length
To look best and for upright growth, requires full sun
Grows best in sand/loam Not recommended for clay! Shallow root system Grows best in sand/loam Not recommended for clay!
Prefers well drained soil, would always be in a puddle Only grows on dry soils, soil would always be wet
REFERENCE LIST Google. (2012). Little bluestem. Retrieved from http://www.google.com