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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' - Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' is a visually striking perennial known as Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass. Celebrated for its unique blue-grey leaves, this native North American prairie grass transforms throughout the seasons, revealing hues of purple in summer that transition into a fiery orange in fall. Growing a robust 3-4 feet high and spreading 1-2 feet wide, its upright form adds an eye-catching vertical element to your landscape. Not just a pretty face, 'Prairie Blues' is remarkably hardy. It thrives under the full sun, exhibits outstanding drought tolerance, and shows remarkable resistance to both pests and diseases. Such a resilient nature coupled with its dramatic seasonal color display makes the Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass an impressive yet low-maintenance addition to any garden.

  • Size: Up to 3-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
  • Foliage: Striking blue-grey leaves that turn slightly purple in summer and vibrant orange in fall
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Resilience: Drought-tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases
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