The Blues Little Bluestem Grass - #2 Pot - American Beauties Native Plant
Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 3 - 5 FeetMature Spread 3 - 5 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 9The Blues little bluestem is an exceptionally adaptable, low-maintenance ornamental grass that provides stellar year-round interest. This cultivar is noteworthy for its exceptional blue color in summer and coppery orange tones i…
Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 3 - 5 FeetMature Spread 3 - 5 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 9The Blues little bluestem is an exceptionally adaptable, low-maintenance ornamental grass that provides stellar year-round interest. This cultivar is noteworthy for its exceptional blue color in summer and coppery orange tones in fall. Flowers appear on branched stems in late summer. They are followed by clusters of attractive silvery-white, feathery seed heads that persist into winter.Little bluestem is native to North America and was once the most dominant prairie grass, making it an excellent selection for native and bird-friendly landscapes. Drought tolerant and with few care needs, this plant is a workhorse in sun-baked areas. It fits in perfectly in meadow or prairie style plantings and fills in quickly as a mass planting. Shorter than many other ornamental grass selections, it works as a border or in cottage gardens without dwarfing nearby plants.The Blues Little Bluestem CareThis ornamental grass grows best in a site with full sunlight. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires only very occasional watering during dry periods. Fertilizer needs are minimal. Too little sun and too much water or fertilizer has a tendency to make the plant flop over. The Blues little bluestem has great heat, humidity, and cold tolerance and easily grows in a range of soils but prefers good drainage.For pruning, simply cut or mow the little bluestem just above ground level when you see new growth start to emerge in late winter or spring. The Blues Little Bluestem SpacingThe Blues Little Bluestem grows two to three feet tall with a similar spread. Position these little bluestems two feet apart, center on center, to create a filled-in mass planting within a few growing seasons.The Blues Little Bluestem Grass InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 3 - 5 FeetMature Spread: 1 - 2 FeetSpacing: 1 - 2 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Bloom Period: AugustFoliage Type: DeciduousFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Summer FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: BirdsContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America, Award WinnerBrand: American Beauties Native PlantsCommon Name: The Blues Little Bluestem GrassOther Name(s): Scientific Name: SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM `THE BLUES` | Shrubs > Hedges American Beauties Native Plants 1003354-pc
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Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 3 - 5 FeetMature Spread 3 - 5 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 9The Blues little bluestem is an exceptionally adaptable, low-maintenance ornamental grass that provides stellar year-round interest. This cultivar is noteworthy for its exceptional blue color in summer and coppery orange tones in fall. Flowers appear on branched stems in late summer. They are followed by clusters of attractive silvery-white, feathery seed heads that persist into winter.Little bluestem is native to North America and was once the most dominant prairie grass, making it an excellent selection for native and bird-friendly landscapes. Drought tolerant and with few care needs, this plant is a workhorse in sun-baked areas. It fits in perfectly in meadow or prairie style plantings and fills in quickly as a mass planting. Shorter than many other ornamental grass selections, it works as a border or in cottage gardens without dwarfing nearby plants.The Blues Little Bluestem CareThis ornamental grass grows best in a site with full sunlight. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires only very occasional watering during dry periods. Fertilizer needs are minimal. Too little sun and too much water or fertilizer has a tendency to make the plant flop over. The Blues little bluestem has great heat, humidity, and cold tolerance and easily grows in a range of soils but prefers good drainage.For pruning, simply cut or mow the little bluestem just above ground level when you see new growth start to emerge in late winter or spring. The Blues Little Bluestem SpacingThe Blues Little Bluestem grows two to three feet tall with a similar spread. Position these little bluestems two feet apart, center on center, to create a filled-in mass planting within a few growing seasons.The Blues Little Bluestem Grass InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 3 - 5 FeetMature Spread: 1 - 2 FeetSpacing: 1 - 2 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Bloom Period: AugustFoliage Type: DeciduousFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Summer FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: BirdsContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America, Award WinnerBrand: American Beauties Native PlantsCommon Name: The Blues Little Bluestem GrassOther Name(s): Scientific Name: SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM `THE BLUES` | Shrubs > Hedges American Beauties Native Plants 1003354-pc