Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' from NVK Nurseries

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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Andropogon scoparius 'The Blues' - Little Bluestem

More About Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

AKA Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Dense clump of narrow, intense blue blades
Leaves turn to purple shades in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter
Silvery seed heads
Bloom Time: Late summer into fall
Flower Height: 90 cm
Foliage Height: 80 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

Interesting Notes:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

Zone:

Height:

80-90 cm

Spread:

60-70 cm

Colour:

Silver

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1gal

Little Bluestem Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in an average well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. Plants should be cut back in the spring to make way for new growth. Too much moisture or too fertile a soil will cause flowers to flop, creating a messy look. Spectacular in mass plantings, waving in the breeze.