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The Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Little Bluestem
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Clumping grass with blue-green foliage that turns bronze to flaming orange in the fall. Flower spikes emerge above the foliage, displaying fluffy seed heads that persist into fall.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- 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 The Blues Little Bluestem get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does The Blues Little Bluestem need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does The Blues Little Bluestem need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will The 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 The Blues Little Bluestem deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy The Blues Little Bluestem in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy The 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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