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Common Name(s): Little Bluestem, Bluestem,Little
Species: Schizachyrium scoparium
Synonyms: Andropogon scoparius 
Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Andropogoneae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Native
Height: 50 - 200 cm
Flowers: August - November
Description: The dominant forage of the True Prairie and considered one of the "big four" grasses. The leaves often have a blue-green appearance and the stems are flattened, especially near the base of the plant. It has a single inflorescence which emerges from a slightly inflated leaf. It provides screening and nesting cover for some wildlife species and good forage for cattle. It is used as an ornamental in some landscapes.
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