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The Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Category: GrassLight: Sun
The Blues Little Bluestem is a native grass known for its striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful reddish-orange in the fall. It provides excellent texture and color to landscapes.
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The Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Category: GrassLight: Sun
The Blues Little Bluestem is a native grass known for its striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful reddish-orange in the fall. It provides excellent texture and color to landscapes.
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The Blues Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Category: Grass • Little Bluestem
The Blues Little Bluestem offers stunning blue-green foliage and vibrant fall colors, perfect for mass plantings.
Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 1-2 feet
Bloom Color: Brown
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
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