Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' (Little Bluestem) grown in 1-gallon pots.

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' (Little Bluestem) Unity Grown

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' (Little Bluestem) Unity Grown
1 Gallon
Unity Church Hill Nursery

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

3621 Church Hill Road
Church Hill MD 21623
United States

4105566010

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Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly called little bluestem, is a native, perennial, warm-season grass that grows in small clumps about 2-4' tall and 1-2' wide with blue-gray to green, narrow-leaf grass-blade foliage. The 'Smoke Signal' cultivar is noted for its deep blue-purple colors with red tips on the leaf blades, which take on deeper hues of red and maroon in the fall; 'Smoke Signal' additionally improves upon previous cultivars by maintaining its strong upright stature through the fall and winter, even through driving snow. Beyond its ornamental value, little bluestem is a valuable cover plant for a variety of different wildlife and plays host to a number of developing butterfly and moth larvae. 

Little bluestem is a highly adaptable plant, proving tolerant to snow, rain, drought, flood, deer browsing, and a variety of soils including clay and saline conditions, but Schizachyrium scoparium generally does best in drier soils in full sun. Little bluestem is an upright and attractive addition to a variety of landscapes, and its multi-season interest and ecological appeal only add to its ornamental value.

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Medium: 30-48"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, Medium to Dry, and Dry
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance, Clay, Sand, Rocky, Average, Loam, and Poor
Bloom Time: Summer and Fall
Flower Color: Multi-color
Foliage color: Blue-Gray, Green, and Purple
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Fall Color, Winter Interest, and Erosion Control
Tolerances: Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, and Cold Tolerant
Garden Type: Meadow, Small Space, Container, Foundation Planting, and Border/Screen

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