Little Bluestem Drought Tolerant Parkinsonia aculeata

Parkinsonia aculeata

Origin: Eastern United States

Bloom: June to September

Larval Host: Yucca Giant-Skipper

Spread: 2–3 ft (spreads by rhizomes)

Little Bluestem Drought Tolerant Parkinsonia aculeataLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a striking native bunchgrass prized for its ornamental value and wildlife benefits. This hardy grass forms dense mounds of fine textured, blue green foliage, reaching up to 2 feet in height, with slender stems that grow to 5 feet by late summer. In the fall, the plant transforms to a radiant mahogany red with fluffy, white seed tufts, maintaining color through winter. Little Bluestems seeds attract small