Little Bluestem 'CIMARRON' (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Little Bluestem is a 2' to 4' tall, native, perennial, warm season bunch grass. It is adapted to a wide variety of soils and soil moisture and can withstand some shading. It is perhaps best adapted to well-drained, dry, poor soils. As an ornamental it is a valued plant in borders, native gardens, and wildflower meadows. Little Bluestem is perhaps our most important native grass for wildlife habitat, especially for ground nesting birds. Bare ground between the clumps allows for travel, bugging sites, nesting areas, and predator cover. Cimarron Cultivar plant material is from Kansas and Oklahoma and is developed for forage and disease resistance. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Little Bluestem 'CIMARRON' (Schizachyrium scoparium) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACU |
pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
pH Values | 5.0/8.4 |
Average height | 3-4ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 8-10 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 240000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 15000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 750 |
Product Benefits | Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage; |