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‘The Blues’ typically grows 2-4′ tall. Features erect, upright, broom-like clumps of slender leaves (1/4″ wide) which are tinted blue. Pinkish-tinged culms (stems). Foliage acquires burgundy-red tones in autumn. Purplish-bronze flowers appear in 3″ long racemes on branched stems rising above the foliage in August. Flowers give way to clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads which may persist into early winter. Blue foliage and fall color are probably the best ornamental features of this grass. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Tolerates clay soils and occasional inundation. Performs well in poor soils. Good drought resistance once established. Tolerates high heat and humidity. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | The Blues Little Bluestem |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' |
| Container/Amount | 2 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 | Blue -green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | bronze |
