Blue Heaven Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA' PP #17,310
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Valhalla Garden Center
601 Columbus Ave. Valhalla NY 10595
- Metropolitan Farm
119 Hickory Lane Closter NJ 07624
- Rosedale Nurseries, Inc.
51 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne NY 10532
- North Shore Garden Center, Inc.
53 Ave. A Port Washington NY 11050
| Botanical Pronunciation | ski-za-KRY-ee-um sko-PAIR-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Hillside, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!