Exemplar Horticulture
This cool season, evergreen, perennial grass forms an elegantly fountaining clump of cascading, wispy-textured, silvery-blue foliage; blue flowers mature to rich, dark brown seedheads; deer resistant; drought tolerant once established.
Wispy-textured, silvery-blue foliage
This versatile carex is a good choice for borders, containers, contrast, ground cover, mass plantings, bog, cottage, rock, shade and water-wise gardens or near water. Very attractive spilling down walls or planted on slopes.
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Paradise'
(Blue Paradise Little Bluestem)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
36" (91 cm) |
Width |
42" (107 cm) |
Flower Colour |
Tiny tan seadheads |
Bloom Time |
August - October |
Watering Needs | Low. Drought tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers an average soil type |