Little Bluestem Grass 'The Blues'

Schizachyriumscoparium

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Schizachyrium (ski-za-KRY-ee-um)
Species
scoparium (sko-PAIR-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Nevada City, California

Plainfield, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Pacific Junction, Iowa

Urbandale, Iowa

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Dittmer, Missouri

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Rosalia, Washington

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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R
Downingtown, PA | January 2014 | positive

It is a little bluer than the straight species and seems to come true from seed. Check out comments on the regular mother species.

K
Cumberland, RI (Zone 6b) | August 2011 | positive

This grass looks great during the dry part of my summer, but when I get a lot of rain, it flops over and needs to be staked for the rest ...Read More

J
West Bend, WI (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

Easy native grass. Slow to emerge in the spring. Has nice bluish green summer color, and turns reddish beige in the fall and winter. Stay...Read More

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