Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium

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  • Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' - Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium
  • a close up of red grass
  • vegetation
  • a plant in a container
  • a close-up of some grass
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  • vegetation
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  • a tall cactus in a garden
Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 3'6"
Spread: 2'
 

This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 9

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 

ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    An upright ornamental grass that withstands adverse weather conditions. In summer, striking silvery blue stems form a columnar habit. Deep wine purple fall color.

    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Drought Tolerant
    Erosion Control
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Grass: 
    Grass
    Native to North America

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 42 Inches91cm - 1.1m
    Spacing: 
    24 Inches 61cm
    Spread: 
    24 Inches 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Tan
    Flower Shade: 
    Tan
    Foliage Colors: 
    Blue
    Purple
    Foliage Shade: 
    Silvery blue
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer Through Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Low
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Grass
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    This easy-to-grow grass does best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Tolerates heat and humidity well. Cut back in early winter.

    Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Schizachyrium scoparium USPP 28,145, Can 5,650
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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