Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

Also Known As

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blue'
Prairie Blue Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, green and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Strikingly blue-gray (red-orange in fall) leaves make this upright (to 1-3') prairie grass a great deer- and drought-resistant choice for hot-dry areas, eroded sites, meadows, or adding texture to a border. S/D-M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Cool-hued consistently steel blue blades sizzling with orange and red hues as summer wanes, is what sets this improved Jelitto Seeds cultivar apart. Easily tolerating heat and humidity, 'Prairie Blue's lavender-tinged ribbon-like foliage grows into a sturdy upright clump that looks outstanding planted in drifts just about anywhere.