| 1–5 | — | $19.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | 10% off | $17.10 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $15.20 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $14.25 ea |
24 in stock
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
Choose The Blues Little Bluestem for a dry, sunny native planting where blue summer color matters; the tradeoff is that it is not a hedge, and wet or rich soil can make it weaker.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The blue summer blades and warm fall color give it real presence without overwhelming a border. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace, especially once roots settle into a hot, lean site. |
| Maintenance | A- | Cut it back once in late winter or early spring and avoid overwatering or heavy feeding. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its upright clump works well in smaller beds, though it still looks best planted in groups. |
| Screening Value | D | It adds texture, but it is too airy and seasonal to provide meaningful privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically use The Blues in groups, not as single dots, and keep it out of soggy spots where little bluestem loses its best form.
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
It is bluest in summer, then shifts toward orange-red tones in fall.
Yes, cut old growth down in late winter or early spring.
Yes, it has strong deer resistance, though no plant is immune.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42037
Your grow zone
—
Enter your zip to see your USDA hardiness zone.
We use your zone to show which plants are hardy where you live.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
