Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem is a quintessential native warm-season bunchgrass that defines the native Texas tallgrass prairie and Hill Country savanna. Featuring blue-green summer blades that transform into breathtaking bronze-gold hues in fall, its deep fibrous roots bind shallow topsoils against erosion. It serves as an essential larval host plant for native skipper butterflies (including Delaware and Dusted Skippers) and offers critical winter nesting material for native birds.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
This species serves as an essential host plant for caterpillar larvae of: Delaware Skipper, Dusted Skipper, Crossline Skipper.
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