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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
An improved selection of the native bluestem featuring a consistent gray-blue foliage color through the summer. In autumn the blades take on hues of oranges and pinks providing an outstanding contrast to the silver seed heads. Tolerates heat and humidity and performs well in dry sites. Also known as Andropogon.
| SKU | Size |
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Mature Height:
30-36 inches
Mature Spread:
16-18 in
Spacing:
16-18 in
Zone:
3
Bloom Color:
Silver
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' Characteristics & Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Heat Tolerant
Container
Mass Planting
Cold Tolerant
Ornamental Grass
Native to Northeastern US
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Average Water
Dry Soil
Attributes
| • | Groupings |
| • | Pollution Tolerant |
| • | Late Summer Bloomer |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Urban Tolerant |
| • | Ornamental Fruit |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Rock Garden |
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
| • | Blue |
Habit
| • | Clump-forming |
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
| • | Late Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well Drained |