species 32,604 observations

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Field notes

Supports All

32 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Indian Skipper, Leonard's Skipper, Common Wood-Nymph, Swarthy Skipper 12
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Snapping Turtle, Sora, LeConte's Sparrow, Bunch Grass Locust 15
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pearl Crescent, American Bumble Bee, Maize Calligrapher, Arabesque Orbweaver 5

Children

Common Little Bluestem

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Diseases Dry soil Heat Humidity Insect pests Pollution
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.