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Identification
Genus
Schizachyrium
Species
scoparium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
prairie beard grass
little bluestem grass
Family
GRAMINEAE
Specimen number
S11800
Data source
HtZn p167;Xeri p294
Life cycle
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
Climate
Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
Garden
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Schizachyrium scoparium can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Prairie beard grass (also known as little bluestem grass) needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in dry soils. This is an ornamental grass appropriate for gardens.
Special qualities
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
Adverse factors
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Traditional uses
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
Cultivation
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
Nutrition
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
Horticulture
Horticulture notes
Herbarium
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Schizachyrium scoparium is a perennial. Leaves: Prairie beard grass (locally known in some parts as little bluestem grass) has narrow blades turn that brown in fall. Flowers: This plant has tiny flower clusters. The blossoms are typically of a yellow color.
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