Description
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions. Tolerant of high heat and humidity. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring.
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’
(Little Bluestem. 'Prairie Blues')
$19.99
Hardiness Zones:
3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Deciduous, clumping grass has pewter-blue foliage that gets highlights of orange in the fall. Flower spikes become fluffy seed heads. Good groundcover for massing or effective specimen in borders and rock gardens.
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Additional information
| Common Name | Little Bluestem. 'Prairie Blues' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 2 to 4' |
| Width | 1.5 to 2' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer |
| Flower Color | silvery white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Pewter blue |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Orange/blue |
