The Blues Little Bluestem is a native ornamental grass prized for its striking powder-blue summer foliage and brilliant orange-red fall color. Upright and drought tolerant, it adds movement, texture, and strong seasonal interest to sunny landscapes. Excellent for naturalized plantings, modern borders, and low-maintenance designs.
Key Features
Distinctive blue foliage (main selling point)
Brilliant orange-red fall color
Native warm-season grass
Extremely drought tolerant
Strong upright texture and movement
Specs
Mature Height: 2–3 ft (3–4 ft in flower)
Mature Width: 18–24 in
Sun: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 3–9
Form: Upright / clumping
Spacing Guidance
18–24 in spacing
Great for:
Mass plantings
Modern landscapes
Pollinator / native gardens
Why Add Ornamental Grasses to Your Landscape?
Low Maintenance Performance: Most ornamental grasses require minimal pruning and thrive with little upkeep once established.
Movement & Texture: Flowing blades and feathery plumes create dynamic visual interest that changes with light and wind.
Four-Season Appeal: From summer greenery to fall plumes and winter structure, grasses provide year-round landscape impact.
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The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
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These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
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The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
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Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
