Little bluestem typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz'
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz') is a perennial warm season grass that grows 15 to 36 inches tall. Its blue-green leaves display a rippling pattern that is accentuated by its reddish-purple stems. From mid-summer to mid-fall, its feathery plumes produced an array of bright fall colors, ranging from reddish-brown to bright yellow. Ideal for use in meadows, along roadsides, and for mass plantings, it requires full sun and deep, well-drained soil. It tolerates drought well, attracting butterflies and other pollinators, while also providing shelter for birds. For an added bonus, it has low nutrient requirements and can help reduce erosion. Little Bluestem ''Jazz'' is a beautiful option for any landscape!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Purplish bronze turning silvery when mature Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz') is a warm season grass, so it requires frequent watering. During the growing season, water regularly and deeply when the soil is dry. Apply 1-2 inches of water weekly. Avoid the urge to overwater, as overly moist soil increases the risk of disease. Once established, the plants can generally survive brief periods of drought with minimal damage. During the hottest parts of the summer, supplemental watering may be needed every other week to promote deep roots and keep the tissue healthy. As the cooler fall weather approaches, reduce watering frequency and quantity to encourage dormancy. In winter, little to no irrigation is needed.
sunlight
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz') prefers full sun, and can tolerate partial shade but will need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day to remain healthy. The best time of day to provide this plant with sunlight is between 9am and 4pm to ensure it is getting enough hours of light. When temperatures become too extreme it is better to partially shade the plant rather than provide full direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day.
pruning
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz') is best pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. It is a clump forming grass and should be cut back to 6 inches (15 cm) above the ground. Pruning helps encourage new growth, and rejuvenates the grass. Little bluestem can also benefit from deadheading during the growing season. Deadheading is the removal of spent stems and flower heads from the plant to promote more blooms and a tidier plant shape. Pruning Little bluestem helps to shape your garden and encourage regrowth.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Little bluestem typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
