Grass, Blue Paradise Little Bluestem

Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is a striking warm-season native grass with upright slender leaves that emerge deep blue and transition to a deep wine mix in the fall. Fluffy tan seed heads go up in late summer through fall, and can persist through winter.  Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.  

Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different skippers:  the Ottoe, Indian, Crossline, Dusted, Cobweb, and Dixie skipper.  The seeds are eaten by small birds.

Type:	Orn. Grass
Origins:	N. America; GA Native
Height:	3’ - 3.5'
Spread:	1.5' - 2'
Spacing:	1.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Brown
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Cut to ground late winter or early spring to promote growth.  Watch for rust in high humid conditions.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Joe-Pye Weed, Sea Holly

IMAGES:  Photos by Proven Winners, Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.