Common Name(s): | Little Bluestem, Bluestem,Little |
Scientific Name: | Schizachyrium scoparium |
Synoyms: | Andropogon scoparius |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 50 - 200 cm |
Flowers: | Aug - Nov |
Description: The dominant forage of the True Prairie and considered one of the "big four" grasses. The leaves often have a blue-green appearance and the stems are flattened, especially near the base of the plant. It has a single inflorescence which emerges from a slightly inflated leaf. It provides screening and nesting cover for some wildlife species and good forage for cattle. It is used as an ornamental in some landscapes. |