'Carousel' Little Bluestem is a more compact version of our lovely native grass, with beautiful blue-green summer foliage which turns amazing shades of purple and bronze in fall. The delicate seedheads appear in August and September, and are especially showy when backlit by evening sunlight. Plant in excellent drainage for the best performance. Found by Donald Boehm of Illinois, and introduced by Chicagoland Grows®, so you know it's cold tolerant. All Little Bluestems attract butterflies when in bloom and songbirds when in seed.
Height
30 Inches
Spread
30 Inches
Bloom Color
Silver
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
378
Schizachyrium scoparium Carousel #1 (NATIVE)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Erosion Control
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Green Roof Plants
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Native
Winter Interest
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Foliage
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Seedheads
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Fall
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green
Grass Season
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Warm Season
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