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Little Bluestem Seeds

Schizachyrium scoparius

4.91 (11 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the little bluestem seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this Schizachyrium Scoparius seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers dry and well-drained soil, and tolerates drought and heat well. It also adapts well to various soil types such as sand, rocky soil, and clay. Do not fertilize, since this plant actually prefers poor soil. It will eventually spread by rhizomes and self-seeding. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It is an excellent ornamental grass and attracts butterflies.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn white. Strip the fluffy seed heads from the stem. Separate the seed from the plant material. Store the little bluestem seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Broom Beardgrass, Wiregrass

Latin Name: Schizachyrium scoparius

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,900

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Little Bluestem Seeds 4.0
Review By Anne

Excited

I wasn't sure if I'd get this planted before the cold weather, I'm excited t work on it in the spring

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Little Bluestem

Quality products!

Will plant blue stem seeds in fall. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Victoria

Little Bluestem for Wildlife

The seeds came with beautiful packaging, showing planting time and sun requirement. Very reliable free delivery. Looking forward to having them grow in patches next year.

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By John

Smooth Transaction

Everything went great. Seeds now sprouting.

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Mid-atlantic

So far so good

I've received the seeds but it will be a while before it is possible to sow them (weatherwise) and even longer before I see the plants. But I received both my orders in excellent time. And the detail of information offered on the website is excellent and I find that am excellent sign. I plan to keep ordering seed from these folk.

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Michelle G

Came quickly and sprouted

I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again! (Picture included, the plate did get bumped by my child so the seeds kind of moved on me..)

Review images:

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Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By JENNIFER SCARLOTT

no receipt

never received

Please Email us at sales@everwilde.com, and we'll get this taken care of.

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Tyler Supple

Great

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Michele

Great selection and service

Everwilde had many of the native wildflower seeds I wanted for my Michigan pollinator garden. Rather than ordering from many seed sources, Everwilde became my primary resource. There's a great deal of information on the website for each plant which is really helpful. Customer service was very helpful and friendly when I called with a few questions and my order arrived quickly. Can't wait to get those seeds started!

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Sara Wilham

Very Pleased!

I will know more at the end of summer. Excellent Service!!! Thank you

Little Bluestem Seeds 5.0
Review By Julie Hendrickson

grass seeds

seeds arrived quickly and very well packaged. I have high hopes of controlling some erosion issues on my creek front property.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~11,900 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.28 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $19.20 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $86.40 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $153.60 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $364.80 Notify Me
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $691.20 Notify Me
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,344.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This warm-season perennial is probably the most popular native grass for short prairies. It is known as Bluestem because of the characteristic blue-purple stems at the base of the plant. These stems change into a bright copper color in the fall and persist as a food source for birds through the winter.
This prairie native is called "bluestem" because of the characteristic blue-purple stems at the base of the plant. In the fall of the year, the entire plant turns a bright copper color that makes it stand out on the tallgrass prairie. The genus name "Schizachyrium" comes from the Latin words for "split chaff," referring to the unique structure of the seed heads. The species name "scoparium" comes from the Latin word for "broom," since the stems of the plant are tightly crowded together.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the little bluestem seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this Schizachyrium Scoparius seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers dry and well-drained soil, and tolerates drought and heat well. It also adapts well to various soil types such as sand, rocky soil, and clay. Do not fertilize, since this plant actually prefers poor soil. It will eventually spread by rhizomes and self-seeding. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It is an excellent ornamental grass and attracts butterflies.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn white. Strip the fluffy seed heads from the stem. Separate the seed from the plant material. Store the little bluestem seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Broom Beardgrass, Wiregrass

Latin Name: Schizachyrium scoparius

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 11,900

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Reviews

4.91
Global Rating: 4.91 from 11 reviews
4.0

Review By Anne

Excited

I wasn't sure if I'd get this planted before the cold weather, I'm excited t work on it in the spring

5.0

Review By Little Bluestem

Quality products!

Will plant blue stem seeds in fall. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.

5.0

Review By Victoria

Little Bluestem for Wildlife

The seeds came with beautiful packaging, showing planting time and sun requirement. Very reliable free delivery. Looking forward to having them grow in patches next year.

5.0

Review By John

Smooth Transaction

Everything went great. Seeds now sprouting.

5.0

Review By Mid-atlantic

So far so good

I've received the seeds but it will be a while before it is possible to sow them (weatherwise) and even longer before I see the plants. But I received both my orders in excellent time. And the detail of information offered on the website is excellent and I find that am excellent sign. I plan to keep ordering seed from these folk.

5.0

Review By Michelle G

Came quickly and sprouted

I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again! (Picture included, the plate did get bumped by my child so the seeds kind of moved on me..)

Review images:

  • C1BF2A7F-F5CA-44D7-A9C0-2A24C012255A.jpeg
5.0

Review By JENNIFER SCARLOTT

no receipt

never received

Please Email us at sales@everwilde.com, and we'll get this taken care of.

5.0

Review By Tyler Supple

Great

5.0

Review By Michele

Great selection and service

Everwilde had many of the native wildflower seeds I wanted for my Michigan pollinator garden. Rather than ordering from many seed sources, Everwilde became my primary resource. There's a great deal of information on the website for each plant which is really helpful. Customer service was very helpful and friendly when I called with a few questions and my order arrived quickly. Can't wait to get those seeds started!

5.0

Review By Sara Wilham

Very Pleased!

I will know more at the end of summer. Excellent Service!!! Thank you

5.0

Review By Julie Hendrickson

grass seeds

seeds arrived quickly and very well packaged. I have high hopes of controlling some erosion issues on my creek front property.