Nonwrrar Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Nonwrrar' Little Arrow
Little Bluestem
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Upright clump of narrow green grass slowly morphs into showy bronze as summer progresses into fall. Highly drought and heat tolerant. Adaptive to well-draining soils.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Nonwrrar Little Bluestem get?
About 24-30" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Nonwrrar Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Nonwrrar Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Nonwrrar 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 Nonwrrar Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Nonwrrar 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 Nonwrrar 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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