Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

Bluestem - Little

‘Prairie Blues’ Little Bluestem is tall and upright, with attractive gray blue foliage in summer. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’ takes on shades of rosy orange and purple as temperatures drop in late summer and early fall. The silvery seedheads persist on the tan stems well into the winter, feeding and sheltering birds and small mammals. ‘Prairie Blues’ performs best in dry and well-drained sites. Found originally in Missouri.

Height 36 Inches

Spread 18 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 3