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Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’

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Product Description
Sun Exposure Sun
Bloom Time Summer, Fall
Soil Conditions Normal, Sandy, Dry
Fall Color Red, Purple
Flower Color Purple
Mature Plant Size (H x W) 24-48" x 18-24"
The Blues Little Bluestem Grass is a nicely upright, warm season grass with cool blue summer foliage that is painted with purple-reds as the cool fall temperatures arrive. All Little Bluestem Grasses were chosen as the 2022 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year and it's easy to see why. This beauty is perfect for native plantings, but just as at home in a traditional garden landscape. Little bluestems thrive in dry, poor soil conditions where other plants struggle.
  • sunshade Sun
  • Mature Plant Size (H x W) Mature Plant Size (H x W): 24-48" x 18-24"
  • Bloom Season Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Key features
  • Attracts Bees
  • Attracts Birds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Native
  • Winter Interest
  • Low Maintenance
  • Long Blooming
  • Award Winning
  • Stone Mulch
  • Rain Gardens
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators
Planting Care

Planting & Care for 'The Blues' Little Bluestem Grass Plants

Preparation
  • The cultivar of Little Bluestem has a great mix of blue with red stems. 
  • This beauty is perfect for native plantings.
  • This ornamental grass thrives in dry, poor soil conditions where other plants struggle.
  • Hardiness zone 3.
  • Wonderful display of colors and easy to care for.
Opening Plant Material
  • Container - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, then remove the plant from the container. 
Planting Container
  • Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more wider on the sides.
  • Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
  • With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
  • Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
  • Place the root ball in the hole.
  • Adjust the plant height so the root crown is slightly higher than the ground.
  • Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer
  • Back-fill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
  • Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball.
  • Water frequently when newly planted. 
Pruning - After Planting
  • Container - Although it is not essential for container plants to be pruned after planting, a light pruning to remove any broken branches during shipment and improve shape will help the looks of your new planting.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
  • Cut back late in March if possible before new growth begins.
  • See our instructional video on pruning ornamental grasses in the landscape on our “videos” tab.
 Watering - After Planting
  • Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as oft en as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
  • Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.
Watering - Through-out the Season
  • After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
  • How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.

Planting & Handling Help

Download our Planting and Handling Guide below to plan for a successful arrival and install of your plants. Be sure to water all plants as soon as they arrive and every day until you’re ready to plant. Keep any bare root bundles in a shady, cool spot with the roots covered at all times.

Learn More

Watch our videos on handling bare root plants, how your order is prepared for shipment and more.

Plant Sizing

What is the difference between Containers, Grow Bags, Bare Root, and Balled & Burlap (B&B)?

Shipping Times

Our FedEx and local shipping times depend on two factors, one is by the region and the second is the type of product being shipped. For example, small fruits are only shipped in spring, but majority of our perennials are shipped from spring until fall. Keep in mind the dates below act as a general guide. Due to unpredictable weather, staffing, inventory and industry demands these timelines can change. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any of these times.

 

Shipping Dates by Region*

 

Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th

Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th

Middle Region: April 1st - November 7th

Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th

Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th

 

Shipping Dates by Season*

 

Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - May

Fall Shipping: September - November

 

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