After a frost, the leaves turn a handsome bronzed orange. Little Bluestem is considered a midsummer to fall grass. This grass grows in relatively wet areas, but it has been found to live in drier areas as well, particularly over alkaline limestone. The flowering stems may grow up to 6 feet tall but are generally 4 feet tall or less. As fall approaches, this plant turns deep red.
Switch grass is considered a summer to early-fall grass.