Little Bluestem – Schizachyrium scoparium 2 – 3’H x 12″ Warm season grass. Green to blue green leaves turn red/bronze in the fall. And is a standout during winter. With a fibrous root system, for Colorado its best grown in clay soils. Will tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. Up to 7500ft host plant… Continue reading Schizachyrium scoparium – Little bluestem
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Bluestem and Dropseed grasses arrive
The grasses that will make up the main fill for the prairie substrate includes two native grasses that will provide both habitat and structure. LITTLE BLUESTEM ( Schizachyrium scoparium) DROPSEED (Sporobolus heterolepis) BIG BLUESTEM (Andropogon gerardii) These little beauties arrived 5/16/2019 The intention was to allow acclimation 2 days in shade of patio and then… Continue reading Bluestem and Dropseed grasses arrive