Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (Blue Little Bluestem)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusSchizachyrium
Speciesscoparium
Cultivar'The Blues'
SynonymsAndropogon scoparium 'The Blues'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height80 cm
Spread45 cm

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis is a plant that is not only beautiful virtually all year, but is truly a low maintenance plant. As is the case with the other Schizachyrium, water and nutrients will likely cause it to flop. So unless you live in the desert, you not only can, but should neglect this plant.
ShapeClump forming, upright spreading.
PropagationPropagated by division.
Leaf DescriptionFoliage is blue, turning to shades of purple in autumn. 7 mm wide, 50-80 cm tall.
Flower DescriptionFlowers late summer; 60-90 cm tall.

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