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ALDOUS
LITTLE BLUESTEM

$7.00 – $940.00

The signature prairie bunchgrass — fine-textured, drought-proof, and the copper-red color that defines a Plains autumn.

SIZE

1 OZ - FREE SHIPPING · $7.00 (OUT OF STOCK) 5 LB - FREE SHIPPING · $117.50 10 LB - FREE SHIPPING · $235.00 40 LB - FREE SHIPPING · $940.00

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● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 2 LB PLS/3000 SQ FT OR 7 TO 9 LBS PLS/ ACRE

SUMMARY

Little Bluestem is a native, warm-season perennial grass with gray-green foliage and unique reddish bronze color in fall. This grass is an excellent choice for erosion control, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. It also helps reduce water and fertilizer utilization.

PRAIRIE SIGNATURE

The defining bunchgrass of the American mixed-grass prairie.

FALL COLOR

Copper-red autumn color with silvery seed heads.

DROUGHT PROOF

Deep fibrous roots survive extended dry cycles.

NESTING COVER

Bunch habit provides ideal quail and songbird nesting structure.

LOW FERTILITY

Thrives on poor, thin, and rocky soils without inputs.

RANGE FORAGE

Quality warm-season grazing when managed properly.

SLOW ESTABLISHMENT

Natives take two to three seasons — control weeds and be patient.

PLANTING INFORMATION

Planting Rate2 LB PLS/3000 SQ FT OR 7 TO 9 LBS PLS/ ACRE

Planting SeasonFall; Spring

Plant Depth (in)0.25–0.5"

Minimum Soil Temp for Germination50° F

Optimal Soil pH5–8.4

EstablishmentModerate

SEED INFORMATION

Seeds Per Pound255,000

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Leaf ColorGreen-gray

Growing CyclePerennial

Sun RequirementFull Sun

Grass TypeFIELD TYPE

NativeYes

ZONE

Regional Growing Zone1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional

Taxonomy details not published for this product.

ALDOUS LITTLE BLUESTEM

SUMMARY

PRAIRIE SIGNATURE

FALL COLOR

DROUGHT PROOF

NESTING COVER

LOW FERTILITY

RANGE FORAGE

SLOW ESTABLISHMENT

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