Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

Also known as 'Little Bluestem', this blue prairie grass is a super attractive accent plant for any garden. Easy and cold hardy, deer resistant and drought tolerant. Grows 2-4 ft tall in broom-like clumps with narrow leaves tinted blue. The stems are pinkish, offering a unique look. The foliage becomes burgundy-red in autumn and is considered by many to be its most outstanding ornamental feature. Hardy to zone 3.

Type: Grasses
Genus: Schizachyrium
Species: scoparium
Bloom Time: Aug.; Sept.; Oct.
Exposure: Full Sun
Color: Blue
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Ultimate Height: 3ft.
Hardiness Zone: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: Dwarf-mound
Water Requirements: Twice a Month