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Versatile and Hardy Ornamental Grass
One of the loveliest native grasses available, Prairie Blues Little Bluestem is an outstanding addition to any landscape. Known for its clumps of slender, flat green foliage, each leaf blade shines with silvery blue-gray hues. In late summer, 3” long plumes of purple-bronze flowers appear on branched stems atop the foliage.
Autumn means the arrival of more color, as the leaves of 'Prairie Blues' turn to bronze-orange tones. Against this warm foliage, small, fluffy, silvery-white seed heads emerge, attracting many different species of birds. An ideal choice for mass plantings, 'Prairie Blues' is also excellent when added to beds and borders, or when tucked in to gardens.
'Prairie Blues' is cold-hardy and tolerant of heat and drought, thriving wherever it is planted. It flourishes in poor soil conditions, requiring little to no maintenance or upkeep. unique display of the 'Prairie Blues' adds texture and visual interest to any space, with months of vibrant colors. Grow yours today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant your 'Prairie Blues' in an area with full to partial sun (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day). Select a location with well-drained soil and dig a hole that is about 10 inches deep and at least twice as wide as the plant pot. After planting, backfill the soil, then mulch the surrounding area and water to settle the roots.
2. Watering: Ornamental grasses are generally drought tolerant once established. However, it's good to water young grass transplants frequently until they get established.
3. Fertilizing: Other than mixing in some compost when planting, and adding an annual 1 to 2 inch thick layer of compost each spring, ornamental grasses don't require extra fertilizer. If you're growing ornamental grasses on very poor soil, consider adding a small amount of an organic 5-5-5 fertilizer in spring.
4. Pruning: Prune back this grass to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
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| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 1.5-2 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 1.5-2 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-9 outdoors |
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