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Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium Scoparium 'The Blues'

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Warm-season

This is a cultivar of the native Little Bluestem that has a blue tint to the leaves. It still has that nice compact form and winter interest like the species.

In the second trial year, this cultivar did not perform very well. It was slow to start up in the spring and many of the several of the plants had spindly growth. Not nearly as attractive the second year here.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

36”

3

YearHeight/Width
Year 124”/12”
Year 224”/12”
DatePictures
June 2007Big Bluestem
November 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem