'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem

‘Prairie Blues’ Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’) is prized for its striking blue-gray summer foliage that shifts to fiery shades of red, purple, and bronze in autumn. Upright and tidy, this clumping native grass brings four-season interest—its fine texture and silvery seed heads add movement and contrast to borders, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.

Adaptable and resilient, this selection thrives in poor soils and hot, dry conditions where many plants would falter. It’s an excellent choice for low-water gardens and habitat plantings, offering shelter and seeds for wildlife while resisting deer and disease. Whether used as a specimen or massed in drifts, ‘Prairie Blues’ is a reliable and beautiful addition to gardens seeking both ecological value and low-maintenance style.