Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) in late winter.
Photo © 2018 Elaine Mills

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) in June.
Photo © 2018 Elaine Mills

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in July.
Photo © 2018 Elaine Mills

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) at the Trades Center, Arlington, Virginia in August.
Photo © 2018 Elaine Mills

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) leaves in September.
Photo © 2018 Elaine Mills

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) spicate racemes in October.
Photo © Mary Free

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) in the MGNV Tribute Bench Garden in October.
Photo © Mary Free

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) seed heads in October.
Photo © Mary Free

Common through most of the Mid-Atlantic Region, Little Bluestem gives a brilliant landscape performance. Tight, erect, spiky bluish-green stems and leaves transition to a sizzling fall display of oranges, reds, yellows and purplish-browns topped by fluffy seed heads that persist into winter. Learn more . . .