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Andropogon capillipes 'Valdosta Blue'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 0.1 - 1.2 m (0 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The ornamental grass Andropogon capillipes 'Valdosta Blue' (bluestem) produces white blossoms during early autumn to late winter. This plant is clump forming and has foliage that is dark aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses Border, mass planting, pond and waterfront.