The Blues Little Bluestem
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | The Blues Little Bluestem |
Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Height | 3 to 4 ft |
Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Bloom Color | Red-orange |
Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
Bloom Period | August to October |
Seasonal Interest | Fall, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green-blue |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Burgundy Red, Orange |
Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water weekly the first year of planting. Once established, supplemental water during periods of drought is usually all that is necessary. |
Fertilize Notes | Feed with a general purpose fertilizer like 5-10-5 when planting. Established plants shouldn't be fed heavily. Use fertilizer at half-strength in the spring as new growth appears. |
Prune Notes | Prune to 10-12" height, Fall or Early Spring before new growth shows. |