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Schizachyrium scoparium, 'Blaze'

Little Bluestem, ‘Blaze’

Long-lived bunchgrass; dense roots can grow to 8' deep; good for upland meadows where sight lines are important; used for erosion control on droughty sites; provides summer forage for livestock; source of food and cover for wildlife; grows with open exposed surfaces that host ground nesting pollinators.

General Product Information
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    FACU
  • Midwest
    FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    FACU
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    FACU
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    High
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    241,000
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy
Included in mixes

$16.80/lb


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Description

This mix of grasses and forbs offers season-long color for diverse pollinator habitat. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Fall, Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Purple, White, Yellow

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle
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