Blue Paradise Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Description: Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is a striking ornamental grass that brings dynamic color and structure to any landscape. From August to September, it produces delicate tan seedheads that complement its upright, columnar habit. This plant adds visual structure when used as a perimeter plant. Its silvery blue-green foliage transforms to rich burgundy-purple in fall, offering multi-season interest. Although best planted in full sun, this grass can thrive in a wide range of conditions, making it both beautiful and adaptable.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Ornamental Grass - Small
Plant Care: Ornamental Grass - Small (showy non-turf grasses that go dormant in winter, under 3' tall): Gather dried seed head stalks in one hand and use hand pruners to cut and remove 2/3 of the total grass height. For warm season grasses (more common), this is best done in late winter to early spring. For cool season grasses apply the same maintenance practices in the late fall, once the plant is dormant.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-4' high x 24" wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: Yes
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Evergreen: No
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-Green, Bronze, Burgundy, Purple, Silver Blue, Orange
Bloom Colors: Purple, Burgundy
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer, Early Fall
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Erosion Control: Yes
Ground Cover: No
Foodscape: No
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
