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Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Cinnamon Sticks' PPAF
Little Bluestem
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Narrow, upright blue-green foliage turns striking shades of red, burgundy, and purple in fall. Makes a beautiful screen, hedge or backdrop for many other plants. Highly drought and heat tolerant, perfect for sunny locations with minimal water.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Works as a privacy screen.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Cinnamon Sticks 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 Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cinnamon Sticks Little Bluestem in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cinnamon Sticks 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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