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Blue Paradise Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Blue Paradise' PP28145
Little Bluestem
In stock · from $17.99
Tight clumps of silvery-blue foliage turn a dramatic purple-red in fall. Upright with low water needs and only once yearly pruning needed. Great for borders, low screens, mass plantings or containers.
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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
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- 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 Blue Paradise Little Bluestem get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Paradise Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Paradise Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Paradise 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 Blue Paradise Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Paradise Little Bluestem in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $17.99. 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 Blue Paradise 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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