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Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven® ('MinnblueA')
Blue Heaven® Bluestem: Patent PP17,310
- » Narrow upright form
- » Silvery blue foliage in summer
- » Coppery fall color
- » Deer resistant!
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:42-54 in
- Spread:30-40 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades
Strong, upright blades form a beefy, vertical clump featuring striking steel blue color with stunning purple highlights. Strong enough to stay upright despite rain and wind, each blade tops itself with an airy inflorescence in fall Spectacular fall color. Deer resistant. Very easy to grow. Tolerates drought once established. Spectacular when massed in any sunny area. Great landscape texture with foliage and bloom
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven®
Thrives in full sun. Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back to within 4-6" of ground level in late winter or early spring.