Prairie Winds® 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
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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.
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DETAILS
FEATURES
Like bristles on a paint brush the stems of ‘Brush Strokes’ stand vertical, bend gracefully with the wind, then return to their upright position. Powder blue stems take after their namesake before turning wine-red in early fall.
Foliage InterestFall InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantErosion ControlResists:DeerGrass:GrassNative to North AmericaCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:32 - 36 Inches81cm - 91cmSpacing:22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cmSpread:22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cmFlower Colors:TanFlower Shade:TanFoliage Colors:BluePurpleFoliage Shade:Powder blueHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:SunThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Late Summer Through FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilFertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantGrassLandscapeMass PlantingMaintenance 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® 'Brush Strokes' Schizachyrium scoparium USPP 36,206, Can PBRAF