(Little Bluestem) Add texture and interest to your garden with PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Brush Strokes’ Schizachyrium. Commonly known as Little Bluestem, this Schizachyrium is an ornamental grass that adds motion to the garden when blowing in the breeze. Its long blades of grass start out as light blue in the spring and summer, then turn to red in the fall, giving it a long season of interest. This compact, upright ornamental grass reaches a height of 36 inches and a width of 26 inches. A native plant to North America, it is hardy in zones 3-9 and requires full sun. This Schizachyrium is drought tolerant and easy to grow as it can handle a range of soil and watering conditions. You also won’t have to worry about deer eating this plant, as it is deer-resistant. Plant ‘Brush Strokes’ in your garden as a border plant, or as a mass planting. PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Brush Strokes’ Schizachyrium is a Proven Winners® Perennial.