Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

This western selection of Little Bluestem has gray-blue foliage and a strong, upright habit. This native prairie grass provides seeds for birds and is beneficial for many butterfly species. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones3 - 9
Advantages
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Attract Birds
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Deer Resistant
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Native
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Low Maintenance
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 32-36" tall
Mature Spread12-15" wide
Bloom TimeLate summer
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SKUHC016213

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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.

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' is a seed grown selection of Little Bluestem that has very attractive blue foliage. This native prairie grass is essential for the habitat garden providing seeds for birds and the leaves are food plants for various butterfly species. Cut back old stems to 2-3” above ground-level in mid-spring. Divide every third year.

Flat of 9 plants will cover 12-14 square feet when planted together

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Associated SKUsHC016213
HC014273 (Plant - 3.25" Pot) - Out of stock.
HC014274 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot) - Out of stock.
HC015768 (Tray of 9) - Out of stock.
Common Name
'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem Grass
Botanical Name
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
32-36" tall
Mature Spread
12-15" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance
Ideal Region
Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free
Native To
North America
Ships To Canada
No
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