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CIMARRON LITTLE BLUESTEM
NATIVE GRASSES #1493 · SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM

CIMARRON
LITTLE BLUESTEM

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A Southern Plains little bluestem release — fine texture, copper fall color, and the drought tolerance the region demands.

SIZE

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RATE: 1 LB PLS/3000 SQ FT OR 7 TO 9 LBS PLS/ ACRE

SUMMARY

Little Bluestem grows well on a variety of soil types, including deep, shallow, sandy, fine textured, and rocky soils. It is a bunch type, native, warm-season, perennial mid grass, with a dense root system, and may reach heights of from 2 to 4 feet tall. Little Bluestem can be identified by its flat, bluish-colored basal shoots and its leaf blades which tend to fold.

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REGIONAL SELECTION

Adapted specifically to Southern Plains conditions.

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FINE TEXTURE

Slender bunches with excellent wildlife structure.

03

FALL COLOR

Copper-red autumn color with silvery seed heads.

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DROUGHT TOLERANT

Thrives through the region's dry cycles.

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POOR SOILS

Performs on thin, rocky, and low-fertility ground.

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NESTING COVER

Bunch habit is ideal quail nesting structure.

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SLOW ESTABLISHMENT

Two to three seasons to a mature stand.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate1 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
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.