Little Bluestem

This is one of the best grasses for nesting habitat for grassland bird species.

.. one of the most widespread and recognizable of our native U.S. wild grasses

.. valued for its outstanding green to blue-green summer foliage which is followed in autumn by rich browns, often flushed orange, red or bronzish purple

.. all that is required is removal of old foliage prior to spring growth to keep plants neat.

Exposure	sun, partial sun
Details	Perennial, groundcover, grasses
Bloom	Summer, fall
Height	2-5ft
Width	18-36in
Yearly Pruning	True

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Native Bees

• Plant little bluestem grass in full sun in USDA zones 3 to 9.

This medium size erect clump-forming grass is valued for its outstanding green to blue-green summer foliage which is followed in autumn by rich browns, often flushed orange, red or bronzish purple.

All that is required is removal of old foliage prior to spring growth to keep plants neat.