'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise'

Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is a striking warm-season  native  grass with upright slender leaves that emerge deep blue and transition to a deep wine mix in the fall. Fluffy tan seed heads go up in late summer through fall, and can persist through winter.  Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.  

Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant for 6 different skippers:  the Ottoe, Indian, Crossline, Dusted, Cobweb, and Dixie skipper.  The seeds are eaten by small birds.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Cut to ground late winter or early spring to promote growth.  Watch for rust in high humid conditions.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,  Borders,  Naturalized Areas,  Woodland Garden,  Rock Gardens,  Native Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Joe-Pye Weed, Sea Holly

IMAGES:  Photos by Proven Winners,  Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.