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Blue Heaven Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA'
Pronunciation: ski-za-KRY-ee-um sko-PAIR-ee-um
SKU #08611
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| 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 Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| 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 Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Heaven Little Bluestem produce flowers?
Summer
Is Blue Heaven Little Bluestem evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Blue Heaven Little Bluestem?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Blue Heaven Little Bluestem resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
How fast does Blue Heaven Little Bluestem grow?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Blue Heaven Little Bluestem in my landscape?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem is suitable for: Border, Container, Hillside.
What color are Blue Heaven Little Bluestem flowers?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Blue Heaven Little Bluestem?
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Blue Heaven Little Bluestem?
Good companion plants for Blue Heaven Little Bluestem include: Coneflower (Echinacea); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Blue Heaven Little Bluestem?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.