Plant Library

Grass Little Bluestem FreeSpirit Comet

Common Name: Grass Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Grass, Schizachyrium

Variety: FreeSpirit Comet

Blossom Color: Brown

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 36-42"

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: So distinctive that it’s easy to pick out among dozens of Schizachyrium cultivars in breeder Hortech, Inc.’s trials. Uniquely narrow habit; forms a strictly upright clump of sky blue, finely textured foliage. Beginning in late summer, the entire clump flushes ruby red and purple from the base. An architecturally interesting native cultivar for hedges or accents.