Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium Scoparium
Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: High
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Alkaline, Heavy metals
Heavy Metal Type: Ni, Cd, Pb, Zn, Mn, Fe
Max Plant Height (in ft): 3
First Bloom: July
Last Bloom: September
Flower Color: No information found
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 3500
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 7500
Counties: Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Sanjuan, Washington, Wayne
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: Moderate
Germination Rate: Fast
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Energy reclamation, Wildlife habitat, Tortoise habitat, Big Game habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_scsc.pdf
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/graminoid/schsco/all.html
- http://stevensonintermountainseed.com/?product=schizachyrium-scoparium
- https://www.spadefootnursery.com/grasses
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10588339891334401?casa_token=cW_lW6XqQiIAAAAA:_0jCJUWV7fwhUHpxGMxRBThx6jHrmfbsLSelFFhxF069AKGHZUjR0miQtsMqM6noIOD1x16ZvsecyQ
- https://www.aises.org/sites/default/files/documents/McKalee%20Steen%20SlideShow.pdf