Prairie beard grass

Schizachyrium scoparium

Schizachyrium

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Prairie beard grass is an extremely drought-tolerant native grass that requires minimal water once established. It thrives in poor soils and provides excellent fall color with bronze-orange foliage. This low-maintenance grass is perfect for prairie gardens and xeriscaping.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 48″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Deep Watering Until Soil Is Saturated, Then Allow To Dry Completely

Soil pH

5.5 – 8.4

Temperature

-30° – 105°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Alberta

Arkansas

British Columbia

California

Chile Central

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

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