The Blues Bluestem is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
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The Blues Bluestem is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The indian red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its attractive grassy leaves are powder blue in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall. It has masses of beautiful spikes of light green flowers rising above the foliage in late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
| Dimensions | 18 × 24 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular Water |
| Height | 24" |
| Width | 18" |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
A narrow, upright, grass with a blue- green color that fades to a purple- blue as weather cools in the fall. Considered long blooming with showy seed heads that begin around August.
This ornamental reed grass sways in the wind with a graceful, arching habit and lovely gold variegated leaves; tan seed heads and foliage are great for fall and winter interest
A giant of the ornamental grass world and hardy for northern areas; spikes of silvery flower plumes with a hint of purple reach skyward in late summer; spectacular fall display of orange, tan, purple, and the dried stalks add lovely winter interest
This compact selection forms a small, upright clump of striking blue-green leaves; airy heads of dark red flowers appear on plumes in late summer; perfect as an accent or massed in borders
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