Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem)
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Seed sold as PLS = Pure Live Seed. For example, if you purchase 1 pound of seed and the PLS is 80%, you will receive 1.25 pounds of bulk seed.
 
Other Scientific Names in use: Schizachyrium scoparium
 
Little Bluestem is a warm season grass; it actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm. Generally a species of drier ecosystems, it can do well in moist situations, too.  It is a beautiful coppery pink all winter.

Seeds / Packet: 500
Seeds / Ounce: 15,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship late May through late July.  If you prefer to mix and match up to 4 species in a tray (at no additional charge), click here for the 'Mix and Match' tray option.
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Catalog Number AND06G
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Scientific Name Andropogon scoparius
Common Name Little Bluestem
Germination Code A
Seeds / Packet 500
Seeds / Ounce 15,000
Wetland Code FACU-
Sun Exposure Prairie , Savanna
Soil Moisture Mesic , Dry Mesic , Dry
Height 3 feet
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Plant Type Grasses & Rushes
Availability Seeds , Bare Root Plants , Potted Plants (Tray)
Price:
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $2.00
1 lb. $20.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing: # of Plants:
1 - 2 $6.00   $4.50
3 - 11 $5.00   $3.75
Potted Plants
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Out of stock
 
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Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem)
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Present in state Present in county, native to state Present in county, not native to state  
Not present in state Present historically, now extirpated    
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Bouteloua curtipendula (Side-oats Grama)
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $2.00
1 lb. $16.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
Out of stock
Potted Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
Tray of 38 $98.00
Side-oats Grama, is a rarity among native grasses in that it sports tiny attractive flowers during its summer bloom time.
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Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)
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Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $2.00
1 lb. $20.00

Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) See details
Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $2.00
1 lb. $12.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
1 - 2 $6.00   $4.50
3 - 11 $5.00   $3.75
12 - 35 $3.50   $2.62
Potted Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
Tray of 38 $98.00
This classic prairie grass is a big plant, getting over 6' tall in most situations. In a landscape it can be used as an accent. Big Bluestem has great fall color in the range of gold and pink.

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