Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' ~ Chameleon Little Bluestem tolerates-black-walnut Acer palmatum Butterfly (3)

Acer palmatum Butterfly (3)

as well as powdery mildew

The fringe-like scarlet lavender flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer and attract bees and butterflies

Often referred to as the "barefoot grass

It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' ~ Chameleon Little Bluestem tolerates-black-walnut Acer palmatum Butterfly (3)Chameleon Little Bluestem is a dwarf native grass with slender arching green leaves with bright white edges that earn soft pink and purple tones in summer and fall. Tiny green flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different skippers: the Ottoe, Indian,