Schizachyrium scoparium 'PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Brush Strokes''

Little Bluestem

  • Deer resistant
  • Drought tolerant
  • Heat tolerant
  • Erosion control
  • Attractive foliage
  • Fall interest
  • Mass planting

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  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$28.00


Like bristles on a paint brush the stems of 'Brush Strokes' stand vertical, bend gracefully with the wind, then return to their upright position. Powder blue stems take after their namesake before turning wine-red in early fall. Use this native perennial grass for its fine texture in summer then leave it standing in fall for winter interest.


Schizachyrium is a great choice if you are looking to restore an eroded site, or for a plant that will grow in hot, dry areas where other plants have a hard time surviving.

Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Purple
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Programs
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Ground Cover
Growing Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium 'PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Brush Strokes''

This grass is terrific in a border or meadow setting. It needs full sun and is tolerant of heat and humidity. Schizachyrium can grow in either acidic or alkaline soils, and can tolerate a range of moisture conditions including average to extremely dry. It does not need to be fertilized. It's a good idea to cut this grass back to ground level in late fall in order to have a sturdier plant the coming year.