Blue Heaven Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA' PP #17,310
Pronunciation: ski-za-KRY-ee-um sko-PAIR-ee-um
SKU #08611
| Description | Narrow, upright, grassy foliage creates a great vertical accent for a border, rock garden or container. Emerges blue, develops pink and burgundy hues in late summer, and turns a rich copper in fall. Slender stems rise up with purplish panicles. Tan seed heads persist into fall. Perfect for bird friendly landscapes. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Sedum (Sedum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care | Grows easily in a wide range of soils and environmental conditions including clay, high heat, and humidity. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Birmingham, Alabama 35243
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