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Outsidepride 1 lb. Perennial Little Bluestem Native, Ornamental, Prairie, Drought Resistant Grass Seed
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Description
Little Bluestem grass seed easily grows to produce one of the most popular ornamental grasses on the market today, and it is widely used in landscaping. Little Bluestem native grass is often used in wildflower plantings because it is short and mixes well with wildflowers for increased attraction. This native prairie grass has a wide range of colors which are various shades of blue and green hues. These colors turn to a striking bright red in fall and are are topped by fluffy silvery-white seed stalks. Little Bluestem ornamental grass can reach heights of two to four feet tall and a patch of this waving in the wind is truly a wonderful sight for your landscape. Little Bluestem is a vigorous, long-lived native bunch grass, widely distributed over the United States; but most prevalent in the Central and Southern Great Plains. It is usually found associated with Big Bluestem native grass. It is more drought resistant that Big Bluestem, and a smaller plant - usually not reaching much over 3 feet. The leaves are up to 8 inches long, and not over 0.25 inch wide. It furnishes dependable grazing and cured hay, but is not highly palatable. It is especially valuable for erosion control. Sowing Rate: 8 - 12 PLS lbs per acre or 1/2 - 1 PLS lb per 1000 square feet for ornamental plantings. Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - Little Bluestem grass seed easily grows to produce one of the most popular ornamental grasses on the market today, and it is widely used in landscaping. Little Bluestem native grass is often used in wildflower plantings because it is short and mixes well with wildflowers for increased attraction. This native prairie grass has a wide range of colors which are various shades of blue and green hues. These colors turn to a striking bright red in fall and are are topped by fluffy silvery-white seed stalks. Little Bluestem ornamental grass can reach heights of two to four feet tall and a patch of this waving in the wind is truly a wonderful sight for your landscape. Little Bluestem is a vigorous, long-lived native bunch grass, widely distributed over the United States; but most prevalent in the Central and Southern Great Plains. It is usually found associated with Big Bluestem native grass. It is more drought resistant that Big Bluestem, and a smaller plant - usually not reaching much over 3 feet. The leaves are up to 8 inches long, and not over 0.25 inch wide. It furnishes dependable grazing and cured hay, but is not highly palatable. It is especially valuable for erosion control.
Specifications
| Brand | Outsidepride |
| Climate | Summer |
| Color | Green |
| Drought Tolerance | Very tolerant |
| Foliage | Yellow in fall |
| Height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Origin | North America |
| Plant height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Purpose | Ornamental grass |
| Seed Quantity | 5 LBS |
| Soil Requirements | Average to wet soils |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Species | Switchgrass |
| Spread | Spreading and open panicle |
| Type of Grass Seed | Perennial grass seed |
| Type of seed | Grass seed |
| Type of seeds | Grass seeds |
| Uses | Native tall-grass prairie, fresh and dried arrangements |
| Water Requirements | 30 inches of rainfall a year or irrigated |
| Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
| Special Feature | Seeds |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Keep Moist |
| Package Dimensions | 12.99 X 10 X 1.73 Inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Indoor/outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Plant Or Animal Product Type | Grass Seed |
| Expected Planting Period | Fall |