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Smoke Signal® Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal®' PP27433
Little Bluestem
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Beautiful refined habit with a strong show of color in late summer and fall. Blue green foliage turns scarlet red in late summer turning red purple throughout the fall. Tiny, tan seeds appear in early fall. Strictly upright habit through entire growing season. Excellent choice for hot dry areas.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Smoke Signal® Little Bluestem get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Smoke Signal® Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Smoke Signal® Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Smoke Signal® 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 Smoke Signal® Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Smoke Signal® 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 Smoke Signal® 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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