Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
Little Bluestem

Description: A hot, dry prairie native, this
blue grass is fine-textured, clumping, and
stiffly erect. In fall, the foliage takes on
beautiful purple and coppery orange to red
tones. Has delicate blooms in late summer
that dry to silver.

Planting/Use: A strong vertical accent with
attractive blue foliage that has beautiful fall
colouring.

General Care: Warm season. Needs
excellent drainage. Performs best with low
fertility and resents being over watered.

Exposure: Full sun.

Height/Spread: 60cm-1.2m(2-4ft) /
60cm(2ft)

Hardiness Zone: 3