Schizachyrium scoparium Smoke Signal (Little Bluestem)
This graceful, fine-textured perennial grass features slender blue-green blades that become red in late summer, and deep burgundy purple in the fall and sprout shiny silver tufts. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
4 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native Cultivar |
| Patent Info | PPAF |
Vibrant blueberry-hued flowers on short spikes grow densely on spikes with thick, weather resistant dark green foliage. Compact groundcover. Fast growth rate.
Blooms from late spring to early summer
6 in tall x 1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Groundcover
Small white daisy flowers with yellow to red centres grow atop foliage of heart-shaped toothed leaves on black stems. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
2-3 ft tall x 2-4 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer resistant
Fragrant
Small red tips adorn the tops of thick, wide, rigid dark purple-almost black- foliage. Later in the summer coral-red blooms are produced on slender, arching stalks Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to mid-summer
5-7 in tall x 6-8 in wide
HARDY to 20°F (-6.7 °C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
(Prairie Pillars™ Collection) Yellow flowers with an orange/brown centre bloom on tall stems with bright green foliage. Rapid growth rate.
Use as cut or dried flowers. Be sure to keep some flowers in the garden over winter, as the blackened seedheads provide cold-season garden interest, as well as food for finches and other winter birds.
Blooms early to late summer
1.5-2.5 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Thick clusters of pale pink flowers on evergreen foliage make a stunning blanket for groundcover, a filler for spaces between walkway stones, or an interesting addition to perennial gardens. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer
1 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Drought tolerant
This evergreen, clump-forming, fragrant perennial features grey-green foliage and flower spikes of navy blue that lighten as they mature. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
1 ft tall x 1 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
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This graceful, fine-textured perennial grass features slender blue-green blades that become flushed with shades of pink and orange in the fall and sprout shiny silver tufts. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
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This graceful, fine-textured perennial grass features slender powder blue blades with deep purple highlights that become bright orange and burgundy in the fall and sprout shiny silver tufts. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
2-4 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant