Schizachyrium - Prairie Blues, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
- Sustainable Packaging
- Canada-Wide Shipping
Schizachyrium scoparium - Prairie Blues
A standout selection of Little Bluestem, ‘Prairie Blues’ features fine-textured, steel-blue foliage all summer that transitions to warm copper and rosy orange tones by fall. In late summer, airy purple flower plumes rise above the clump, followed by silvery-white seed heads that persist into winter—offering multi-season interest. This warm-season native thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soils, tolerating heat, drought, and urban conditions with minimal care. Deer resistant and wildlife friendly, it provides essential seed and nesting shelter for birds, making it ideal for prairie plantings, borders, massings, or ecological landscapes. Perennial of the Year 2022.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Silver-blue foliage summer
- Copper-orange fall colour
- Drought & Deer Resistant; Wildlife‑Friendly
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Steel-blue summer foliage → copper-orange fall; silvery-purple blooms & seedheads |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 30–40 in (75–100 cm) including blooms |
| Plant Width | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (≥6 hrs/day) |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Warm-season grower |
| Bloom Timing | August - February |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) |