A taller more upright habit combined with bright steel-blue blades flushed with purple makes this a native standout. Tawny seed heads appear in late August and a fall color that includes orange and deep purple will extend the interest.
| Perennial | |
| Schizachyrium | |
| Little Bluestem Grass | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Dry, Moist, Sandy | |
| Plant with Vaccinium and Juniper | |
| Combine with Pinus and Spirea | |
| 40-54" | |
| 1-2' | |
| Fall, Summer | |
| Purple | |
| Rapid | |
| Upright, Vase | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Structure | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Vaccinium, Juniperus, Pinus, Spiraea |