‘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
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
239
Schizachyrium scoparium Prairie Blues #1 (NATIVE)
Seedheads
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Erosion Control
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Green Roof Plants
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Native
Winter Interest
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Foliage
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Seedheads
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Fall
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green
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Multi-Color
Grass Season
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Warm Season
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