Shining Star Little Bluestem Portrait
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Shining Star Little Bluestem

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 15 - 18 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 9

For some striking and rather unusual texture, have a look at Shining Star Little Bluestem ornamental grass. It develops a flowing mound of green foliage with white margins, that takes on a red hue as fall approaches. Botanically called Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star', this grass is loved by the birds when it develops tall flower stems in the summer. It grows to around 18 inches tall. 

Being drought and salt tolerant makes Shining Star Little Bluestem ideal for coastal and dry locations. It is even deer resistant, which makes it perfect for exposed countryside landscapes. This grass is especially impressive when grown en masse or in a row. It is also suitable for rock gardens or growing in a pot or container. Little Bluestem grass is a native of North America and suited to growing in zones 4 to 9.

Shining Star Little Bluestem Care

For the Shining Star Little Bluestem to thrive, you will want to place it somewhere it will receive full sun. It requires good drainage and grows well in average to sandy soil. Even though drought-tolerant once established, you will need to water it well upon planting and for the first growing season at least. This grass prefers lean soil and no extra fertilization is required.

The Shining Star Little Bluestem requires little maintenance. All you need to do is cut the foliage back to around 3 inches high in late winter to make space for the new growth to appear.

Shining Star Little Bluestem Spacing

The Shining Star Little Bluestem forms a mound 15 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. If growing en masse, a spacing of around two feet apart will allow enough room for this perennial to mature.

Shining Star Little Bluestem Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 2 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description: Insconpicuous
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green, White
Foliage Description: Blue to red in the fall
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Containers, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: Shining Star Little Bluestem
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star'
SKU:
1231015106-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.