Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Derner 2004

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