- You will get 501+ Seeds of Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass Seeds. - Seller Notes “Schizachyrium scoparius. U.S. Grown seed. Tested 1/23-Germination 92%. Packed 1/23.”. - Planting Time: Perennial. - Soil Type: Poor soils, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand. - Life Cycle: Perennial. - USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 4 (-30 to -20 °F). - Soil pH: Neutral. - Watering: Light. - Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun. - Little Bluestem. Original American Native Prairie Grass. This colorful grass can reach 36" tall and forms clumps, which makes it great for the garden or large containers. Bluish/silver in the spring, slowly turns red through the summer, and red/gold in fall and winter. Adding color to a winter landscape. Drought tolerant. Long life span 20+ years. Pretty much carefree after established. Hardy to -30. 500+ Quality seeds. Thank You!. - Schizachyrium scoparius. - Perennial. - Full sun / P. sun. - Spring, soil temp 70F+. - SOW - Broadcast thinly on surface, cover lightly. Keep moist. - Germination in 30-45 days. - Medium water. Slow growth 1st year while developing deep root system. - Flowers are tan. Blooms through summer.