Blue Heaven Little Bluestem

Name: Blue Heaven Little Bluestem
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 08611

Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA' PP #17,310

Pronunciation: ski-za-KRY-ee-um sko-PAIR-ee-um

SKU #08611

USDA Zone

3-10

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	Narrow, upright, grassy foliage creates a great vertical accent for a border, rock garden or container. Emerges blue, develops pink and burgundy hues in late summer, and turns a rich copper in fall. Slender stems rise up with purplish panicles. Tan seed heads persist into fall. Perfect for bird friendly landscapes.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Fast
Patent Act	Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hillside
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Multicolored
Companion Plants	Coneflower (Echinacea); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia)

CARE
Care	Grows easily in a wide range of soils and environmental conditions including clay, high heat, and humidity. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-10