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Little Bluestem

Andropogon scoparius

2 - 3'     Any soil         August - October (Red/Brown)

Widely used in landscaping. This bunched grass grows in dense clusters with flowering stems. Leaf colors range from blueto green in hue and turn bright red in the fall. Stems are topped by fluffy silvery-white seed stalks. Important to birds and butterflies. Prefers dry/sandy soils, but can also grow on medium/dry soil, in full sun.

 
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