Little Bluestem

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Bioswale Garden

Source of plant

Avant Gardens, Emerald Coast Growers, Santa Rosa Gardens

Description

This selection of Little Bluestem has dark blue to burgundy foliage during the summer, turning purple, violet and finally red in the fall. Mature height is 4'. Inflorescenses appear on stiff stems in August and September.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, fall color