Schizachyrium scoparium or Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem) Fern Numerous moths use them as

Numerous moths use them as larval hosts

It is an attractive plant with a longer bloom time than most and can do well in landscaped settings

Flower Color Pink/Purple

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these seed heads can resemble an ethereal pink smoke hugging the ground

Schizachyrium scoparium or Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem) Fern Numerous moths use them asSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) is one of the best native grasses for landscaping! Its compact growth habit lends itself well to a border placement and mass plantings. It has a nice form and a blueish hue in its leaves during the summer that gives way to a nice orange pink fall foliage which can give excellent winter interest. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic, Mesic Dry, Dry Height 2' 3' Flower Time July September