Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
Gray-blue foliage, strong upright stem. Foliage changes to a rosy orange come fall.
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: September, October
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
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Flower Color
- Pink
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Blue
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'
Standing Ovation Little Bluestem
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Plant Habit: Upright
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