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Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

Excellent variety of native Little Bluestem Grass with stunning color

Summer foliage is shades of silvery blue-gray, then turns to a bronze-orange in the fall

This grass is cold-hardy, heat-tolerant and grows in a wide range of soils



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Versatile and Hardy Ornamental Grass

One of the loveliest native grasses available, Prairie Blues Little Bluestem is an outstanding addition to any landscape. Known for its clumps of slender, flat green foliage, each leaf blade shines with silvery blue-gray hues.  In late summer, 3” long plumes of purple-bronze flowers appear on branched stems atop the foliage.

Autumn means the arrival of more color, as the leaves of 'Prairie Blues' turn to bronze-orange tones. Against this warm foliage, small, fluffy, silvery-white seed heads emerge, attracting many different species of birds. An ideal choice for mass plantings, 'Prairie Blues' is also excellent when added to beds and borders, or when tucked in to gardens.

'Prairie Blues' is cold-hardy and tolerant of heat and drought, thriving wherever it is planted. It flourishes in poor soil conditions, requiring little to no maintenance or upkeep. unique display of the 'Prairie Blues' adds texture and visual interest to any space, with months of vibrant colors. Grow yours today! 

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Product Details

Mature Height:3-3.5 ft.
Mature Width:1.5-2 ft.
Sunlight:Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:3-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 3-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -30℉)

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