Little Bluestem

The understated beauty of little bluestem is a good complement to a colorful wildflower garden. This clump-forming prairie grass puts on a show each fall, turning a deep rust color and adorning itself with silvery seedheads. Little bluestem prefers well-drained soils, and can even handle dry and sandy areas. Many species of skipper butterflies use this grass as a host plant for their caterpillars, and its seeds are consumed by a variety of birds.