Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
The Blues Little Bluestem Grass
- Slender, blue-green leaves
- Foliage turns red-orange in fall
- Ideal for the sunny border
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 2-4 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
Stunning blue foliage accented by red stems. As fall progresses, an exciting mix of colours appear: purple, orange, and many more shades of blue. Elegant seed heads appear in late summer.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Orange |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Rock Garden |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Easy to grow in full sun. Grow in dry to average soil. Tolerates heat and humidity easily. Watering or fertilization is actually detrimental; best left to it's own devices! Leave foliage in place for winter interest and to provide homes for over-wintering critters. Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth begins.