Grass, Little Bluestem, Blue Heaven

Schizachyrium scoparium 'MinnBlueA' | Blue Heaven™

Height: 2-4ft
Spread: 1.5-2.5ft
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Time/Color: August-October; red/brown
Uses: Naturalizing, massing, prairies
Maintenance: Low
Other: Foliage color

Blue Heaven™ has beautiful blue-grey blades throughout the growing season before changing to a purple-burgundy color as the weather gets cooler in autumn. Tall, slender seed plumes tower over the mounded grass by late summer and, if left on, provide winter interest in the landscape. This native prairie grass is also extremely site adaptable, making it a perfect choice for soils that are prone to drought, poor drainage, alkalinity, and soils around black walnuts. It is also resistant to heat, humidity, and deer. Blue Heaven™ was introduced by the University of Minnesota at St. Paul. Named the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2022.

Schizachyrium scoparium is an Iowa native.