Exclusively from Emerald Coast Growers: A gleaming new look for “Little bluestem!”
Little bluestem grass is a rising star in the native plant palette, and multicolored Shining Star™ is the hottest new addition to growers’ choices!
Key Features
â— Unique green and creamy-white variegated basal foliage clumps.
â— Tips blush pale pink with cooler temps, deepening to dark pink.
â— Blades continue to darken to burgundy with deep green stripes in fall.
â— Inflorescences are held upright and do not lodge
Product Sheet – Shining Star
Season: Warm Weather
Height: 15 - 18" (30" in bloom)
Habit: Mounding
Bloom: Flowers in mid to late summer
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: Little bluestem
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 10
Mature Height: 30 inches with plumes
Plume-Seedhead Color: Purple
Exposure: Full Sun
Patent/Royalty: PP33433 .25 per plant included in tray price
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: High light is beneficial.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Follow monthly broad spectrum fungicide control program.
