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Little Bluestem

Little Bluestem

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Little Bluestem

Little Bluestem is a warm-season, native grass known for its striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful reddish-orange in the fall. It thrives in a variety of soil types and is drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes, prairies, and wildlife habitats. With its compact size and elegant appearance, Little Bluestem adds both beauty and resilience to any area.

 

  • Native Grass: Little Bluestem is a hardy, warm-season perennial grass native to North America.
  • Distinctive Color: Its blue-green foliage transitions to vibrant red, orange, and purple hues in the fall.
  • Drought-Tolerant: Highly adaptable to dry conditions and low-water environments.
  • Soil Adaptability: Grows well in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
  • Height: Typically reaches 2 to 4 feet tall, with a graceful, upright growth habit.
  • Wildlife Value: Provides food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and small mammals.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and restoration projects.
  • Erosion Control: Its deep root system helps prevent soil erosion and improves soil health.
  • Attractive to Pollinators: Known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
  • Landscaping Use: Perfect for prairies, meadows, borders, and naturalized gardens.

What's in the Bag?

This bag only has Little Bluestem in it. We do not add any unneeded fillers, it's just pure seed.


Planting Guide

Seed Type:

  • Perennial

Sunlight Exposure:

  •  Full Sun

Seeding Depth: 

  • 1/4-1/2 inch
  • Broadcasted on top the soil (Drag in)

Seeding Rate: 

  • Broadcasted: 8 - 12 lbs Per Acre
  • Drilled: 8 - 10 lbs Per Acre

Soil Type:

  • Well Drained
  • Medium Dry Soils

Seeding Date:

North-
  • Spring: May through June.
  • Frost Seeding: November through March.
Central-
  • Spring: May through June.
  • Frost Seeding: November through Mid March.
South-
  • Spring: April through June.
  • Frost Seeding: December through February.
Note: If frost seeding, up the seeding rate per acre by 25%
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