little bluestem ‘The Blues’
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ (little bluestem ‘The Blues’)
| Botanical Name | Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ |
| Common Name | little bluestem ‘The Blues’ |
| Family | Poaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-4ft x 2ft (60-120cm x 60cm) |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous Bronze-Purple |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, |
| Additional Information | Cultivated Form of a Native Plant. S. scoparium ‘The Blues’ is propagated only by division. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate |
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