We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. Glyphosate may be used for weed control immediately after seeding to kill everything green and growing. Seed as a solid stand (8 inches or less row spacing) at approximately 3.4-4.5 lb/acre or 30 seeds per linear foot of row, or 2.5 lb/acre for 24-inch rows.
#PLANTINGS WITH LITTLE BLUE STEM GRASS HOW TO#
Maintenance & pruning: Prune to the ground in late winter before new growth has emerged. How to Plant Little Bluestem Seed into a firm seedbed in early spring for best results. Winterizing: Can leave foliage standing for winter. Water: Has average water needs but will tolerate drought once established.įertilizing: It does not require fertilizer.
#PLANTINGS WITH LITTLE BLUE STEM GRASS FULL#
Light: Performs best in full sun (> 6 hours sun). Because these grasses form a deep root system, they are often used as erosion control on banks and slopes. They take well to heavy clay soils, sandy soils, and loam soils, and can even grow well in rocky soil. How To Grow Soil: Will thrive in most soils but prefers fertile, well-draining sites. Soil This flexible grass can grow well in any soil condition including poor soils. Uses: Suitable for slopes, erosion control, mass planting, border, naturalized gardens
Height x width: 15-18″ (30" in bloom) x 24″įoliage color: Green with cream white variegationįeatures: Suitable for slopes, rare & unusual, native, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
If you're looking to add easy-care interest to your garden and support wildlife (without attracting deer), this bluestem grass would be a great addition! Tolerant of a variety of soils and climates, Shining Star™ bluestem grass is a great choice for almost any garden! Details Botanical name: Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star'Ĭommon name: Little bluestem, beard grass To add to its useful nature, it provides a food and shelter source for birds. Now variegated with creamy white stripes, its arching habit of elegant blades adds extra impact! As the temperatures cool, its foliage takes on pale pink hues that deepen to burgundy as fall arrives.Ī native North American ornamental grass, this perennial is an excellent choice for slopes and is an ideal plant for erosion control, thanks to its deep root systems. More Information Description Make room for the 2022 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year in your garden this season! Fan-favorite little bluestem (also known as beard grass) has an upgraded look with Shining Star™ bluestem grass ( Schizachyrium scoparium).
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