Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise'

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Blue Paradise'
Maintains a sturdy upright and columnar habit through the fall
Striking silvery blue stems in summer changing to deep wine colour in the fall
Tan seed heads appear in early fall
Bloom Time: Late summer into early fall
Flower Height: 100cm
Foliage Height: 90cm
Grass Type: Warm season

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Brown

HEIGHT:
90-100 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought, once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. Plants should be cut back in early spring to make way for new growth. Too much moisture or too fertile a soil will cause flowers to fall over, creating a messy look. Best used in masses, to wave in breezes.

Additional Notes about Blue Paradise Little Bluestem:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.