Little Bluestem Seeds
Discover the understated elegance and captivating seasonal beauty of Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) with our native seed collection. This quintessential prairie grass is beloved for its fine-textured, upright blue-green foliage that transforms into stunning shades of copper, orange, and purple in the fall and winter, providing year-round visual interest. Its airy, delicate seed heads catch the light, adding a soft, ethereal quality to any landscape.
Little Bluestem is not just a pretty face; it's an ecological powerhouse and an incredibly resilient plant. Its deep root system excels at soil stabilization, erosion control, and improving soil health, making it an excellent choice for a variety of challenging sites. As a vital native grass, it offers critical habitat and food for numerous beneficial insects, birds, and small wildlife. Highly drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, Little Bluestem is perfect for creating naturalized meadows, striking borders, rain gardens, or sustainable, biodiverse landscapes that thrive with minimal intervention.