Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' ~ Smoke Signal Little Bluestem less-2ft-spread Maiden Grass is a graceful

Maiden Grass is a graceful

or along riverbanks to prevent soil erosion caused by heavy rain or runoff

Venus Dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous tree with low branching and exceptionally large flowers

IMAGES: Ryan Hodnett

Potential insects include borers

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' ~ Smoke Signal Little Bluestem less-2ft-spread Maiden Grass is a gracefulSmoke Signal Little Bluestem is a native grass with strongly upright slender bluegreen leaves that take on scarlet tones in summer and deepen to purple in fall. Tiny tanflowers 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. Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different