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SHINING STAR™ LITTLE BLUESTEM
Schizachyrium scoparium
'Shining Star'
PP33433 plant propagation prohibited
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 15151)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 4-10 · Mature Height: 15-18 Inches · Mature Spread: 18-24 Inches
Buy Shining Star™ Little Bluestem online. Shining Star™ Little Bluestem is a unique grass that is exclusive from Emerald Coast Growers. This S. scoparium cultivar is variegated, featuring creamy white and green blades that are tipped in pink. The pink darkens further as the blades mature. Fall color is deep burgundy and dark green. In summer, the plumes tower above the foliage.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Bluestem
Grasses cannot be shipped into Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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SHINING STAR™ LITTLE BLUESTEM Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Bronze/Tan/Brown |
Growth Habit*
| • | Specimen |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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SHINING STAR™ LITTLE BLUESTEM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About SHINING STAR™ LITTLE BLUESTEM
This species cannot be shipped to these followings states;Alabama,Alaska,Arkansas,Arizona,California,Colorado,Hawaii,Idaho, Iowa,Kansas,Louisiana,Minnesota,Missouri,Mississippi,Montana, Nebraska,Nevada,New Mexico,North Dakota,Oregon, South Dakota,Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Washingtonb
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