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Botanical illustration of Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Schizachyrium scoparium

Little Bluestem

GrassDeciduousNative
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Mature size
2–3 ft tall
1–2 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Low
USDA zones
4–9
Soil
Lean, drained
Bloom
Bronze seedheads
Fall

Notable features

deer resistantfall colornativeseedheadsvertical accent

Companion plants for Little Bluestem

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Little Bluestem.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 5–9

Fourwing Saltbush

Native

Atriplex canescens

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) — a deciduous groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Rock Soapwort

Saponaria ocymoides

Groundcover0.33–0.42 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Boulder Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Boulder Raspberry

Native

Rubus deliciosus

Shrub3–5 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 3–8

Bur Oak

Native

Quercus macrocarpa

Tree50–70 ft tallZones 3–8
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