Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)

Transform your garden into a haven for pollinators with Schizachyrium scoparium, a beautiful native grass that supports butterflies at every stage of their life cycle. Known as little bluestem, this hardy prairie grass provides essential habitat—offering shelter for adult butterflies and acting as a host plant for several skipper species. Its slender blue-green stems turn stunning shades of copper, orange, and red in fall, adding year-round visual interest while creating a protective environment for beneficial insects. The airy seed heads also supply structure and refuge, making your garden more inviting to butterflies and other pollinators. Easy to grow and highly drought-tolerant, Little Bluestem thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscapes. Plant little bluestem to build a resilient, butterfly-friendly garden that blends natural beauty with vital habitat support. North American Native plant Sold in 3.5″ Deep Pots Full Sun Height 36 inches. Perennial in zones 3-9 Deer resistant. Photo Credit ~ North Creek Nursery