This western selection of Little Bluestem has gray-blue foliage and a strong, upright habit. This native prairie grass provides seeds for birds and are beneficial for many butterfly species. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Common Name | Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass |
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Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium Prairie Blues |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Mature Height | 32-36" tall |
Mature Spread | 12-15" wide |
Bloom Time | Late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
$9.50Price