Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven PP17310

Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnblueA'

Also Known As

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven'
Blue Heaven Little Bluestem

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

4a-8b

Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven PP17310 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven PP17310 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, burgundy and variegated foliage. In fall and summer chocolate and purple flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven PP17310

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, mass-planting

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven PP17310

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(formerly Andropogon) This new selection of Little Bluestem has dark blue to burgundy foliage during the summer, turning purple, violet and finally red in the fall. Mature height is 4'. Inflorescense appear on stiff stems in August and September. Drought tolerant!