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Nonwrr Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Nonwrr' Purple Arrow
Little Bluestem
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Upright clumps of soft blue-green grass changes to a vibrant column of purple, orange, and red in fall. Sturdy and compact, this variety will remain upright even through winter, providing texture and height to dormant winter gardens as well as food and refuge for overwintering wildlife like birds.
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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.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Nonwrr Little Bluestem get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Nonwrr Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Nonwrr Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Nonwrr 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 Nonwrr Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Nonwrr 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 Nonwrr 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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