Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
The Blues Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium ′The Blues′ - Growth Habit

Family:

Poaceae (Grass Family) 20

Genus:

Schizachyrium 4

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Growth Forms:

Other 9

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 3 233

Flower Notes:

Silver

Foliage Notes:

Green (Tinted blue)

Ultimate Height:

4 feet

Ultimate Spread:

2 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

dry to medium

Diagnostic Characteristics:

'The Blues' leaves are similar to the appearance of a broom. Bluish green foliage going to burgundy in the fall. Flowers are bronze tinted with purple and are 3 inches long racemes appearing in August.

Special Characteristics:

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187

Additional Information

Little bluestem is native to prairies and fields from Quebec to Alberta and from Arizona to Florida. Ornamental grass good for low maintenance.

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Growth Habit

When Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

Flowering

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No Fruiting Observations Available

5 Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2017_00384*A	HCR
2	2017_00382*A	HCR
3	2017_00377*A	HCR
4	2017_00381*A	HCR
5	2017_00380*A	HCR

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