Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 'Standing Ovation' is a prairie grass native to North America. It is a very pretty grass, growing up to 3 feet tall, with a blue-green hue in the spring, maturing to a reddish purple in the late summer and fall. It also has considerable ecological benefits. It is a larval host plant for numerous butterflies, including the Aragos Skipper, Dusted Skipper, Leonard's Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, and Crossline Skipper. It also attracts butterflies, and provides nesting materials and structure for native bees. It is also used by wildlife for cover, nesting material, and grazing, and has seeds that birds and small mammals enjoy. It is an excellent choice for butterfly and bee gardens, and also for gardeners interested in creating and preserving native wildlife habitat in their yards.

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