Schizachyrium scoparium ''Prairie Blues''

Prairie Blues Little Bluestem

  • Cool grey-blue foliage
  • Strong, upright stems
  • Great for massing in sunny garden spots
  • Attracts birds
  • Foliage turns a rosy-orange in fall, great for drying
  • Drought and deer resistant
  • Easy to grow

Purchase options for Prairie Blues Little Bluestem

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$26.00


  • Size: #2 -
  • Status: Bud and Bloom
  • Availability: In Stock

$35.00


Cool gray-blue foliage and strong upright stems make 'Prairie Blues' an excellent choice for massing in sunny gardens. The stems and foliage are a songbird magnet because they are perfect for bird nesting and cover while their seeds are enjoyed by many local song birds in the fall and winter. In the fall, cool weather turns the cool blue foliage of 'Prairie Blues' a striking rosy-orange color that lights up the landscape, in fact, the foliage is so colorful, some even use it for dried flower arrangements! 'Prairie Blues' is easy to grow needing little or no maintenance to thrive and it's an excellent choice for sunny, dry, well-drained soils since it is quite drought tolerant. Its deer resistant nature makes it even more valuable.

Foliage Color
Blue
Gray
Orange
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Flower Color
Inconspicuous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Upright
Growing Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium ''Prairie Blues''

Prefers rich to average well-drained soil in full sun. Requires minimal water once established. Trim to ground each winter.