Blue Heaven® Bluestem Grass

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

4-5 Feet

Mature Spread

3 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Blue Heaven Bluestem Grass is an award winning ornamental grass. What is special about this grass is the color, as suggested by its name. Atop this perennial grass is a blue hue with purple highlights. Even better, the color transitions with season and becomes copper in the fall. This grass is strong in nature, able to withstand elements such as rain and wind.

This grass is deer resistant, and easy to grow. It’s versatile, capable of adding rustic, vertical texture and color to containers, borders, and along any fencing. This low maintenance perennial adds value to the landscape as it provides subtle color and dimension. It also contributes to a habitat for wildlife, and the seed heads provide food for birds in the fall.

Blue Heaven Bluestem Grass Care 

This perennial is hardy in zones three through eight. This grass prefers full sun. It’s generally low maintenance in nature, and grows very quickly. In addition, this plant is drought tolerant once established. 

During winter, due to its fast growing nature, it would be beneficial to cut this grass down to within four to six inches of the ground. 

Blue Heaven Bluestem Grass Spacing

This grass grows quite quickly, 42 to 54 inches in height. It grows in clumps, and should be spaced 30 to 40 inches apart.