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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze', commonly known as Blaze Little Bluestem, is a perky ornamental grass with outstanding fall color. Its tall, blue-green blades take on a vase-like shape and turn spectacular shades of red, purple, and orange in the fall. In winter, the grass takes on pink hues as it goes dormant. This cultivar was selected in Nebraska as a high-yield pasture grass and eventually developed for ornamental use in nurseries.
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' is an upright, warm-season grass that reaches 2 – 3 feet high and 18 inches wide. It retains the drought resistant characteristic of little bluestem grass and is a great choice for xeriscaping. It is cold hardy to zone 3 and resistant to most pests, diseases, and deer. Plant ‘Blaze’ in drifts to add color and movement to a prairie or meadow gardens, or use it in containers for a fuss-free, unique planting.
Blaze Little Bluestem Care
‘Blaze’ performs best in full sun, with at least 6 – 8 hours of sun a day. It is highly adaptable and grows well in dry, poor, clay, sandy, and average soils. It is not particular about soil pH and should not be fertilized. Water new plants regularly over the summer to establish drought tolerance. This grass requires well-draining soil and should not sit in water-logged soil.
Cut this grass back hard in late winter or early spring. It has no special requirements for winter care.
Blaze Little Bluestem Spacing
When planting in groups, space these plants approximately 15 inches apart on center. This grass can also be grown in a frost-proof container at least 12 inches in diameter with excellent drainage.
Blaze Little Bluestem Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches |
Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches |
Habit: Clumping, Upright |
Flower Color(s): Purple, Red |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Fall |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Multi-color |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Blaze Little Bluestem Grass |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM `BLAZE` |
- SKU:
- 1231007333-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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