{"product_id":"little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium","title":"Little Bluestem","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-9)\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e is one of our favorite grasses for the home landscape due to its year-round interest. While it starts the spring as a tidy clump of blue-green blades, it truly comes alive in late summer and fall. As the weather cools, the entire plant shifts into a striking palette of bronze, orange, and deep wine-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Foundation for Songbirds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis grass is a powerhouse for local wildlife. It serves as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eLepidopteran Host\u003c\/b\u003e for several species of Skipper Butterflies, including the Crossline Skipper. For homeowners, the real draw is the winter interest; the sturdy stems stay upright through the weather, providing critical cover and nesting material for ground-nesting bees and overwintering songbirds. American Goldfinches and Juncos are frequent visitors, clinging to the stems to feast on the high-protein seeds throughout the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis is a high-performance, low-input plant. Little Bluestem is an exceedingly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eDrought Resistant \u003c\/b\u003eplant that thrives in the hottest, driest spots of your yard. It is also a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that handles our heavy Piedmont soils with ease, provided it is planted in Full Sun. Avoid heavy fertilizers or rich compost, which can cause the stems to get too \"lush\" and flop over (a condition known as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"393\"\u003eLodging\u003c\/b\u003e). It is an ideal solution for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"431\"\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/b\u003e on sunny slopes because of its deep, fibrous root system. Once established, it is a plant that only requires a quick cut-back to about 4 inches in late winter to make room for new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47930106020054,"sku":"SS-PT-2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_schi-scop-spec__-001.jpg?v=1773164327","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}