Schizachyrum scoparium ''The Blues''

Schizachyrum scoparium (The Blues Little Bluestem)

The Blues Little Bluestem

The Blues Little Bluestem is one of several outstanding new selections of Little Bluestem grass, each with more intense grayish-blue summer foliage and deeper bronzy-red fall foliage. Sturdy, upright growth habit. The Blues Little Bluestem is nice combined with 'Autumn Joy' or 'Black Jack' Sedums for fall displays.

Cultivar of native species
Consistent bluer foliage
Tolerates dry sites or use in bioswales

Height

36-40 Inches

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Spread

15-18 Inches

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USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 8

Great Companions

Tiger Eyes Sumac Tiger Eyes Sumac (Rhus typhina ''Bailtiger'')
Black-eyed Susan Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta )
Mainacht Blue Salvia Mainacht Blue Salvia (Salvia X sylvestris ''Mainacht'')
Black Jack Sedum Black Jack Sedum (Sedum spectabile ''Black Jack'')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Perennal
Landscape Use
Ground Cover
Water Needs
Medium
Low
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