Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem herb Carex plantaginea is a host

Carex plantaginea is a host plant for several woodland butterflies

Dimensions: 18” x 8” x 9”

The abundant coral pink buds open to large soft pink lavender flowers that deepen with age

Loose raceme of small tubular purple-blue flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in late spring and again in late summer if deadheaded

Highlights Arborvitae is a tightly packed upright evergreen shrub with a pyramidal habit that become columnar with age

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Shining Star' ~ Shining Star Little Bluestem herb Carex plantaginea is a hostShining Star Little Bluestem is a compact native grass that forms a dense mound of gracefully arching slender foliage. The frosted blue green foliaged edged in cream blush with pink in cooler temperatures. Tiny purple flowers 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. Type: Orn. Grass