Variegated Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Shining Star’
We’re fairly positive Earth, Wind, and Fire didn’t write their mega-hit about this Little Bluestem selection, but it’s just as groovy, fun, and funky as their song. Little Bluestem is a classic North American grass species, but the variegation of ‘Shining Star’ really brings the wow factor of this grass into a whole another galaxy. Mounds of green and cream variegated foliage are topped with upright inflorescences in late summer and as fall approaches, the leaves become tipped with pinks and reds. With this cool selection, your garden is guaranteed to shine bright.
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium soil
Size: 2′ – 2.5′ tall, 1′ spread
Zone: 4 – 10
Wildlife Value: Seeds eaten by small birds; foliage provides cover and nesting material for various birds and mammals
