Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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Little Bule Stem

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Information by: Photographer: Sunny Border

Description

This grass-like perennial will grow 2-4' tall and 1-2' wide. It has wonderful blue leaves that eventually turn a unique reddish color.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.