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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven'

Little Bluestem


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Strong, upright grass
  • Steel blue with purple highlights
  • Airy frons in late summer
  • Copper fall color
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
No Fertilizing
No Fertilizing



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun.  Easy to grow.  Drought toleant.  Cut back grass in late fall or early spring 4-6" above groung level.


Height: 42-54 in
Spread: 30-40 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 3-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • No Fertilizing
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Focal Point
  • Fall Color
  • Native

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Blue
  • Purple

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water