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Schizachyrium sc. 'Blue Heaven'
 "A beautiful blue color in summer changing to burgundy and purple by fall. Blue Heaven Little Bluestem is very cold tolerant and not “too tall.” Grasses require little water once established so they are very low maintenance. "

— Holly Hatten 

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven™'

Little Bluestem


Patent: pp17310

A taller and hardier selection from the U of MN, stronger stems form sturdier more upright clumps than other species, dark blue summer foliage turns burgundy by late summer and then fades to red by fall, long thin wispy seed heads add a graceful appearance, prefers poorer soils and do not overwater.


48 in


9-18 in




Common Name: Little Bluestem

A short native clumping grass noted for its blue summer foliage and bright fall color. Excellent for massing or naturalizing as a ground cover.
