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MinnblueA Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA' Blue Heaven™ PP 17310
Little Bluestem
In stock · from $14.99
Foliage is a bluish-green in color; and a gorgeous orange in the fall. Spikes of light green flowers in late summer. Red seed heads are seen on plumes from early fall-late winter.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does MinnblueA Little Bluestem get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does MinnblueA Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does MinnblueA Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will MinnblueA Little Bluestem grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is MinnblueA Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy MinnblueA Little Bluestem in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy MinnblueA Little Bluestem wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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