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'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

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Overview

‘Blue Paradise’ Little Bluestem, or Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blue Paradise’, is an upright Proven Winners® ornamental grass with silvery blue summer blades, tan late-season plumes, and deep wine-purple fall color. It matures 36-42 inches tall and about 24 inches wide. Grow in full sun with dry to average, well-drained soil and low water once established; deer tend to leave it alone. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater Low
'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — ‘Blue Paradise’ Little Bluestem

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low

Shape & size

Mature height
3–3.5 Ft.
Mature width
2–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae

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'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — ‘Blue Paradise’ Little Bluestem

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