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Prairie Blues Little Bluestem

Prairie Blues Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

SKU: G-SCHSPB
Collection: Grasses
Tags: grass, little bluestem, schizachyrium

This grass cultivar has a great, upright form with greyish blue, narrow blades. It takes on an orange hue in the fall which compliments the fluffy, silvery seedheads. Excellent for dry and eroded sites.

Details

Botanical NameSchizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Height90cm
Spread40cm
ExposureFull Sun
HardinessZone 3
Bloom MonthsJuly, August

Planting Instructions

Diagram of plant in large hole filled with soil
  • Remove from the growing container.
  • Dig a hole 2 times container size and same depth of container.
  • Refill with dry soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.