Schizachyrium scoparium 'Sandhill' ~ Sandhill Little Bluestem

Sandhill Little Bluestem is a native grass with slender upright powder blue green leaves that tinge copper red to amber in fall. Tiny purple-brown flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: N. America; GA Native Height: 4’ - 4.5' Spread: 1.5' - 2' Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Brown Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Cut to ground late winter or early spring. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Joe-Pye Weed, Sea Holly IMAGE: Bloomin' Easy, Sandhill Little Bluestem