Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’

(=Andropogon scoparium) A recent selection of a native grass, which used to be widely distributed all over the Great Plains. This forms an upright clump of blue-grey foliage, bearing narrow, medium-tall spikes in late summer. Superb bronzy orange colour develops in the autumn. Terrific in the border or meadow. Tolerates heat and humidity. Foliage has good winter interest, but should be cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be easily divided in spring.