Prairie Bluestem Grass -

(Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues')

Ornamental Grasses

Other Common Names: Prairie Blues Grass, Little Bluestem Grass
Family: Poaceae Genus: Schizachyrium Species: scoparium Cultivar: 'Prairie Blues'

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Below are common attributes associated to Prairie Bluestem Grass.

Plant Type: Ornamental Grass, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average, Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Cream, White, Rose Pink

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Blue, Blue Green

Average Height: 2' to 3'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Season of Color: Early Spring Blooms, Fall Blooms, Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage

Resistant To: Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Clumping, Grassy, Upright

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Perennial

Soil pH: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7

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