The Blues Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

Deciduous, clumping grass has blue-green foliage that turns bronze to flaming orange in the fall. Flower spikes become fluffy seed heads. Good groundcover for massing or effective specimen in borders and rock gardens.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
2 ft, spreading 2 t wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3-10
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Blue-green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Late summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.