Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Grass is a proven winner grown in a 1-gallon pot. It's a stunning ornamental grass that grows up to 3 feet tall and thrives in zones 3-9.
Grass: Schizachyrium Scoparium 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem Proven Winners
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem is a beautiful and easy-to-grow ornamental grass that is prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is a native of North America and is hardy in zones 3-9.
'Blue Paradise' grows to be 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. It has an upright, columnar habit and produces a profusion of slender, silvery-blue leaves. The leaves turn a deep wine-purple color in the fall.
'Blue Paradise' is a very low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant once established.
To grow 'Blue Paradise', simply plant it in spring or fall in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back the plant to ground level in the late fall to encourage new growth the following year.
'Blue Paradise' is a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden. It can be used in borders, rock gardens, or containers. It is also a good choice for mass plantings, as it creates a stunning display of color throughout the growing season.
Here are some additional tips for caring for 'Blue Paradise':
- Mulch around the plant in the spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Divide the plant every 2-3 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
- Protect the plant from winter damage by mulching around the base in the fall.
With proper care, your 'Blue Paradise' will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
