Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem herb and the female catkins give

and the female catkins give way to distinct clusters of winged nutlets

Carex plantaginea is a host plant for several woodland butterflies

Loose raceme of small tubular purple-blue flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in late spring and again in late summer if deadheaded

Mulch for winter and plant in an area protected from winter winds

braeburn apples

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem herb and the female catkins giveShining Star Little Bluestem is a compact native grass that forms a dense mound of gracefully arching slender foliage. The frosted blue green foliaged edged in cream blush with pink in cooler temperatures. Tiny purple flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass