Schizachyrium scoparium or Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem) Fern these seed heads can resemble

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

Soil Conditions Wet Mesic-Dry Mesic

It gets the name "obedient" from its flowers that can be moved by hand and they will stay put

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

Numerous moths use them as larval hosts

Schizachyrium scoparium or Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem) Fern these seed heads can resembleSchizachyrium 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