'The Blues' Little Bluestem has blue foliage in the summer. The burgundy-orange fall color is spectacular, and is showiest in a dry, well-drained site. If you want to be impressed, go see the mass planting at Scott Arboretum in Swarthmore, PA. Another wonderful plant from Dr. Richard Lighty and the Mt. Cuba Center.
Height
36 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Bloom Color
Silver
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
218
Schizachyrium scoparium The Blues #1 (NATIVE)
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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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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
Grass Season
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Warm Season
Companion Plants to Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'