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Schizachyrium littorale
Schizachyrium littorale
Common Name: coastal little bluestem

An underused but widely requested native warm-season grass, Schizachyrium littorale is a bushier version of the popular little bluestem, growing 2' tall. What makes it notable are the seedheads, which are featherier and stay on the stem well into the winter. We predict this dune bluestem to become a popular favorite in everything from dune restoration projects to coastal landscaping to low-maintenance high-exposure urban sites. 

Height: 1-2 Feet
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10