Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Location
Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection, Bioswale Garden
Source of plant
Emerald Coast Growers, North Creek Nurseries
Description
36-40” x 15-18” wide. This selection of Little Bluestem, released by Jelitto Seed of Germany, has grayish-blue foliage and a sturdy, upright growth habit. ‘Prairie Blues’ is an eye catching grass in the fall garden, where it turns a pleasing purple with hints of orange-red.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
fall color, foliage characteristics