Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145

Also Known As

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise'
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' Prairie Winds
Schizachyrium scoparium Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise'
Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Grass
Blue Paradise Prairie Winds Little Bluestem

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 36"-45"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145 is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and burgundy foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and burgundy
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 45 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, rock garden, showy, textural, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' PP28145

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Schizachryium 'Blue Paradise' forms bold, wiry, upright mounds of silvery blue foliage and stems that develop wine red colours in fall. The flower spikes are deep burgundy-purple and appear in late summer persisting into winter. Grow in full sun in lean soils. Previous cultivars would look gorgeous for months then flop over sideways in late summer. This cultivar is said to remain strongly upright.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A great grass for low maintenance gardens. Powder blue slender upright foliage takes on wine tones in cool temperatures. Winter color is a warm amber. Grows 36-45" tall, and is happy in lean as well as average soils. A recent intro of an underutilized native grass, and not to be confused with the cultivar 'Blue Heaven'. Shipping beefy quart pots.