Schizachyrium scoparium

Little Bluestem Grass, Prairie Beard
 

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' // Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass
    Grass.
    Bed 204

  • Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' // The Blues Little Bluestem Grass, Prairie Beard Grass
    Grass. Grows to 2-4' tall, clumping form. Blue-green foliage with yellow fall color. Does well in both acid and alkaline soils. Plant in full sun, tolerant of light shade and extremely dry conditions. Propagate by division. Zones 3-9. Native to North America, in prairies and open dry fields. A valuable forage grass with strong glaucous, light blue stems.
    -- not currently in our collection --