Schizachyrium 'Blue Paradise' Description
Striking colorful foliage and strict upright habit give ‘Blue Paradise’ serious appeal in the four-season landscape. In spring foliage emerges silvery blue and has a columnar habit growing to a maximum of 3.5’ tall. By late summer foliage shifts to burgundy coloring, accented by tiny tan seed heads. This little bluestem holds its statuesque form throughout winter, providing vertical interest for onlookers and a source of cover for wildlife. As a native plant, it is well suited for tough planting situations - withstanding high heat, drought, and helping stabilize erosion with ease.
Special features: Cut flower, deer resistant, dried flower, drought tolerant, low maintenance, fall color, heat tolerant, multi-seasonal interest, season extender, winter interest, native
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Quick Facts
- Botanical name:
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' - Common name:
Little bluestem - Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9, - Sun exposure:
Sun (6+ hrs/day)
- Delivery:
See schedule - Ship form:
1 quart - Soil type:
Any - Soil moisture:
Average, Dry
- Height x width:
3-3.5' x 2' - Flower color:
Tan - Foliage color:
Green - Bloom season:
Late summer
- Uses:
Background, border, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen, naturalizing, erosion control - Cannot ship to:
- Patent #: PP28,145
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Soil: Will thrive in most soils, but prefers fertile, well draining sites.
Light:Performs best in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs, but will tolerate drought once established.
Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart
Fertilizing: Does not require fertilizer.
Winterizing: Can leave foliage standing for winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Prune to the ground in late winter before new growth has emerged.Reviews
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