Little Bluestem Grass – Schizachyrium scoparium Live Plant | One Gallon Pot Grown | Ships Bare Root | Hardy Native Ornamental Grass

Add natural texture and year-round landscape interest to your garden with this live Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium). This hardy warm-season bunchgrass is valued for its upright growth, fine-textured foliage, excellent drought tolerance, and adaptability to a wide range of climates. Grown in a one-gallon nursery pot, the plant will be trimmed back and shipped bare root with its roots protected to maintain moisture during transit. Little Bluestem thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and is an excellent choice for native gardens, prairie-style landscapes, borders, mass plantings, and low-maintenance garden designs.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Little Bluestem Grass plant
✔️ Grown in a one-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Shipped trimmed back and bare root
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Little Bluestem Grass
Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium
Plant Type: Warm-season perennial bunchgrass
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Dry to average, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate while establishing; highly drought tolerant once mature
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming bunchgrass
Growth Season: Warm season
Soil Preference: Performs well in low-nutrient soils
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, soak the bare roots in water for approximately 2 hours before planting. Plant promptly in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water thoroughly to help the root system establish. Keep the soil moderately moist during the initial establishment period, then reduce watering as the plant matures. Avoid overly rich or constantly wet soil, as Little Bluestem performs best in relatively lean, well-drained conditions.