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Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Little Bluestem
In stock · from $14.99
Foliage is more consistently gray blue in color when compared to the species. Fluffy silver seed heads may persist into winter atop rosy orange foliage.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-30.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- Good fall color.
- 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 Prairie Blues Little Bluestem get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Prairie Blues Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Prairie Blues Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Prairie Blues 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 Prairie Blues Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Prairie Blues 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 Prairie Blues 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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