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| Plant Number: 8.020.250 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Andropogon scoparius ‘The Blues’ |
| Common name : Little Bluestem |
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| (=Schizachyrium 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.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Brown
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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