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The Blues Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium) is an outstanding form of native Little Bluestem with cool blue-green leaves in summer. Foliage turns to a beautiful dusky purple in fall, then to a deep gold in winter. 'The Blues' is an excellent ornamental grass for xeric gardens that mixes beautifully with colorful native perennials.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
(24-48” tall x18-24” wide)'The Blues' is an outstanding blue-leaved form of little bluestem grass. The burgundy-red fall foliage is just as ornamental and provides late season garden color. Little bluestem is a native grass that thrives in drier, poor soil conditions; too much water or a rich soil can result in floppy growth.Planting ornamental grass provides year-round structure, texture, and beauty to the garden, while offering habitat for beneficial insects. Suggested companion plants includelarge growingBeardtongues (Penstemon),Coneflower (Echinacea),andBlackEyedSusan (Rudbeckia).
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SKU
HC017526
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
The Blues Little Bluestem
Botanical Name
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Purple
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Mature Spread
18-24" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Native, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Erosion Control
Ideal Region
Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
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 is an outstanding form of native Little Bluestem with cool blue-green leaves in summer. Foliage turns to a beautiful dusky purple in fall, then to a deep gold in winter. 'The Blues' is an excellent ornamental grass for xeric gardens that mixes beautifully with colorful native perennials.)
