The Blues Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium) is an outstanding form of native Little Bluestem with cool blue-green leaves in summer. Foliage turns to a beautiful dusky purple in fall, then to a deep gold in winter. 'The Blues' is an excellent ornamental grass for xeric gardens that mixes beautifully with colorful native perennials.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
The Blues Little Bluestem
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Purple
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
24-48" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
18-24" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late summer to fall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise, Average, Well Draining
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
20 to 30", 30 to 40", 40 to 50"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest, Good For Erosion Control
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall