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Description Sold by the PLS pound Botanical Name: Schizachyrium Scoparium Cultivars: Aldous, Blaze, Camper, Cimarron, Native Height: 24-36 Inches Spread: 12-15 Inches USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 9 Little Bluestem is a valuable summer forage grass in drier areas because of its efficient use of whatever moisture is available. Once established, Little Bluestem requires very little maintenance. Whenever grazing is properly managed, plantings of native Little Bluestem adapt well and form high quality pastures. Little Bluestem is a very common native grass, found in almost all states of the United States. A smaller grass than Big Bluestem, it is slightly less palatable, but more drought resistant. A bunch-forming grass, Little Bluestem has a dense root system which enables it to grow on even the poorest and roughest ground. The stem and growth from previous years remain standing where it weathers to create a mulch. Growing best on medium or dry soils, new shoots are identifiable in early April and maturity is reached by late August to October. Little Bluestem is highly desirable for grazing and haying. Clump-forming native grass Tolerant of variety of sites, heat and humidity Food and cover for wildlife Little Bluestem is often mixed with other native grasses for seeding critical areas such as road embankments where re-establishment of vegetation is important. Little Bluestem is an attractive grass, with rich green summer foliage turning to a rusty brown in the fall. Varieties: Aldous was first developed as a forage crop. It is now considered superior to native Little Bluestem. Using selections from plantings in Eastern Kansas, Aldous Little Bluestem was shown to grow considerably taller, providing excellent wildlife habitat as well as highly palatable forage. Blaze was developed initially as an ornamental grass. Turning a brilliant red in the fall after the first frost, Blaze Little Bluestem catches the eye of many who are interested in colorful landscaping. Blaze re