Description
Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is a striking warm-season
native grass
with upright slender leaves that emerge deep blue and transition to a deep wine mix in the fall. Fluffy tan seed heads go up in late summer through fall, and can persist through winter. Grows best in
full sun
and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different skippers: the Ottoe, Indian, Crossline, Dusted, Cobweb, and Dixie skipper. The seeds are eaten by small birds.
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Type: |
Orn. Grass |
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Origins: |
N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
3’ – 3.5′ |
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Spread: |
1.5′ – 2′ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Brown |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.Cut to ground late winter or early spring to promote growth. Watch for rust in high humid conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Joe-Pye Weed, Sea Holly
IMAGES:Photos by Proven Winners, Prairie Winds® ‘Blue Paradise’ Little Bluestem
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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