Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
SKU #47774
| Description | Selected for its outstanding color and compact growth, with fine leaves of a more intense blue than others of the species. Deep purple plumes open to airy white seed heads in fall, as the foliage shifts to a warm bronze-orange. A cultivated selection of a North American native species. Perfect for bird-friendly landscapes. Perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Mature Size | Reaches 36 to 40 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-10
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