j. Serving Toronto and Mississauga 4. Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' 3' H. Full sun. 1. 1 (800) 203-8590  or  Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ grows in a mostly upright, clumping form, and it prefers poor soil to soil that is rich and fertile. In full sun, this native grass remains stiffly upright; too much shade, fertilizer or water may cause it to flop. Wholesale customers only, please. Plants are shorter at just 2 to 2.5' that will not flop over. Common Name: Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass. 3. Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145 CPBR5650 PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection. *Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions. Silvery white flowers of the Schizachyrium scoparium appear in late summer becoming more showy as the foliage fades to shades of burgundy. 1. Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' LIMITED TIME SALE PRICE!! Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' SKU. Prefers dry soils but will take short, heavy rain events, especially if well drained. This native prairie grass is essential for the habitat garden providing seeds for birds and the leaves are food plants for various butterfly species. Item # 3412. Ornamental grass for borders, cottage gardens, rain gardens, wild gardens, wood margins, meadows or prairie-like settings. This ornamental grass is a result of an extensive Schizachyrium breeding program from Walters Gardens and is the perfect option for those looking to add to their native or prairie garden. Full Sun + Border or Bed. It is attractive planted en masse and would make an excellent addition to a rain garden. It performs best in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Silvery white flowers of the Schizachyrium scoparium appear in late summer becoming more showy as the foliage fades to shades of burgundy. Adapts well to the edge of rain gardens or bioswales. PLANT DESCRIPTION: Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ is a warm season bunch grass with a narrow upright habit. Good drought resistance once established. Tolerates clay soils and occasional inundation. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’ – Prairie Blues Little Bluestem. Very drought tolerant. The three Prairie Winds grew very little during the season. As its name suggests, this perennial has silvery-blue stems (particularly at the base) and leaves, making it … In full sun, this native grass remains stiffly upright; too much shade, fertilizer or water may cause it to flop. 'The Blues' typically grows 2-4' tall. Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' This is an excellent native grass for the garden. 7 Reviews. Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues', commonly called little bluestem, is tolerant of high heat and humidity. It was one of the dominant grasses of the vast tallgrass prairie region which once covered rich and fertile soils in many parts of central North America. For a wonderful little workhorse in the landscape, get your hands on The Blues Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium The Blues'). Find help & information on Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' from the RHS Flower spikes emerge above the foliage, displaying fluffy seed heads that persist into fall. This is a plant that is not only beautiful virtually all year, but is truly a … Noted for its striking reddish-tan foliage, Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) is a densely-tufted, deciduous, perennial grass forming an upright clump of fine-textured, slender, arching, blue-green leaves. Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly called little bluestem, is native to prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone glades, roadsides, waste areas and open woods from Alberta to Quebec south to Arizona and Florida. Willowy pink fronds are followed by silvery white seed heads which may persist into early winter. FAMILY Poaceae HEIGHT 36 inches WIDTH 30 inches HABIT Upright ZONES 3 to 9 EXPOSURE Full Sun FLOWER COLOR Rose-red BLOOM SEASON August - October Zone. A native ornamental grass (Poaceae) with attractive blue-green foliage. Foliage is a silver blue, followed by hues of purple in Autumn. 2. BOTANICAL NAME Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ COMMON NAME Little Blue Stem DESCRIPTION Upright grass with a broom-like habit of slender blue foliage that turns red-purple in fall. 1. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium) 'The Blues' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. Shop at Toronto's online nursery for home delivery of full sized healthy nursery plants. It displays consistent grey-blue, ribbon-like foliage that takes on hues of orange and red as the season transitions to autumn. 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