![]() This species is native to parts of North America. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. The plant turns a red or bronze-orange cast after frost. Leaves less than ¼ inch wide and 4 inches long and wavy on one side. every county in Kansas, little bluestem was designated as the state grass of Kansas in 2010. Its roots, which grow 5-8 feet long, enable it to resist moderate drought conditions. Rangeland and Pasture Grasses of Kansas is dedicated to my father, Walter Fick Sr. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. Little bluestem is one of the most abundant grasses in Kansas, and it has significant economic importance in the Flint Hills region. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Little Bluestem will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 32 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Little Bluestem is recommended for the following landscape applications ![]() It has no significant negative characteristics. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cut back to the ground in late winter before active growth resumes. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. Little Bluestem is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant. ![]() It has masses of beautiful spikes of deep purple flowers rising above the foliage in late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous orange in the fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are bluish-green in color. The antique red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Little Bluestem is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. wide, the margins very scabrous racemes on the long-exserted terminal. This dwarf, clump forming, warm season native features a unique rounded shape and resistance to lodging blue-green blades with a purplish-bronze bloom a true kaleidoscope of autumn color Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii Vitman) belongs to the subfamily of grass.
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