The ornamental grass Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (little bluestem) bears faded purple blossoms during mid summer to mid autumn. The showy matte foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour and fine in texture. Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (little bluestem) bears showy fruit.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' tolerates drought. This ornamental grass attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions
The growth rate of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (little bluestem) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
