{"product_id":"little-bluestem-seeds-100-non-gmo-schizachyrium-scoparium-native-prairie-grass","title":"Little Bluestem Seeds – 100 Non-GMO Schizachyrium scoparium Native Prairie Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a native prairie grass prized for its fine blue-green summer foliage that transforms into striking shades of copper, bronze, and crimson in fall. This clump-forming ornamental grass adds texture, movement, and seasonal color to garden borders, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Its upright, slender stems and fluffy white seed heads provide winter interest and support wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a hardy, drought-tolerant native, Little Bluestem is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, pollinator habitats, and erosion control. It pairs beautifully with wildflowers and other prairie grasses, creating a dynamic, wildlife-friendly landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative prairie grass with blue-green summer foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular fall color in shades of copper, orange, and red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides food and cover for birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright clump-forming habit, ideal for borders and meadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial ornamental grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; tolerates poor soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Little Bluestem seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in late spring after soil has warmed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not bury deeply, as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10-21 days at 65-75°F. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin or transplant to desired spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Bluestem thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) seeds. This is a non-GMO, heirloom variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739762491702,"sku":"EDNA-317","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7901821092_b8b1.jpg?v=1792115337","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/little-bluestem-seeds-100-non-gmo-schizachyrium-scoparium-native-prairie-grass","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}