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Cimarron Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Cimarron'
Little Bluestem
In stock · from $14.99
Blue-green foliage during the summer, transitions to intense shades of red and orange in the autumn. Drought tolerant, clump-forming perennial grass maintains a sturdy, upright habit.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-09.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Cimarron Little Bluestem get?
About 3' tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cimarron Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
Will Cimarron Little Bluestem grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cimarron Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cimarron Little Bluestem in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Cimarron Little Bluestem wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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