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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven'

$18.99

UPC:: 794094307809
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Common Name:

Little Bluestem

Plant Type:

Perennial, Ornamental Grass

Exposure:

Sun

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

Bloom Color:

Purple

Bloom Time:

Fall

Garden Height:

42-54 Inches

Garden Spread:

30-40 Inches

Description

Airy blue foliage with purple tints
Phenomenal autumn color
Resists flopping

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven' has a tall, upright habit that does not tend to flop like other varieties. Throughout the summer the leaves become a brighter steel color with purple hues that make it look almost iridescent. Purple panicles appear in the fall with fluffy tan seeds and the foliage becomes a mix of purple, blue, red, pink, burgundy, and orange pigments. This plant produces lots of interest year-round!

This U.S. native was one of the dominant grasses of the tallgrass prairie which once covered much of central North America. Songbirds love the seeds, some butterflies use this as a food plant, and many native bees use bits of it for nesting material. Put a little piece of prairie in your own yard or meadow!

Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens, Rock Gardens, Slopes, Xeriscaping
Nature Attraction: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Colored Foliage, Tolerant of Drought, Heat, Humidity, Salt, Pollution, & Black Walnuts; Native
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor, shallow, rocky, or clay soils. Cut old stems down in early or late winter.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc