Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem size-1-5-cal Excess moisture and humid weather

Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight

If grown indoors the red fruits will not occur unless hand pollinated

The bold orange flowers with heavily ruffled petals bloom in clusters profusely through summer

COMPANION PLANTS: Helleborus

and adding color to fall and winter gardens

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem size-1-5-cal Excess moisture and humid weatherShining Star Little Bluestem is a compact native grass that forms a dense mound of gracefully arching slender foliage. The frosted blue green foliaged edged in cream blush with pink in cooler temperatures. Tiny purple flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass