Andropogon scoparius -- Little Bluestem is an erect, light bluegreen, tufted grass (reddish-tan in fall) with spikelets in narrow terminal clusters on slender stems that intermingle with the leaves.  Little Bluestem reaches a height of 1 1/2-4 1/2'.  The leaf blades are 10" long, 1 1/2" wide.  This bunchgrass, gets its name from the bluish color of the stem bases in the spring.  Its most striking is the plant's reddish-tan color in fall, persisting through winter snows.  Inflorescences appear between August-October.