Get ready to meet Schizachyrium scoparium, the little bluestem, a prairie rockstar that stands 60-120 cm tall, waving its wispy, upright stems like a grassland maestro! This grass forms dense, tufted clumps with slender, blue-green leaves that turn a fiery bronze-red in fall, stealing the autumn spotlight. It loves basking in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, dry to medium soils. Hailing from the vast prairies of North America, from Canada to Mexico, this tough cookie is a true child of the plains. Plant this vibrant grass in your garden, and let its colorful swagger bring a slice of the wild prairie to your home! Plant alongside purple plants for extra wow!
