- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 42 - 54 Inches
- Mature Spread 42 - 54 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 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.
Blue Heaven Bluestem Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 42 - 54 Inches |
Mature Spread: 30 - 40 Inches |
Spacing: 30 - 40 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Blue |
Foliage Description: Multi-color |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Blue Heaven® Bluestem Grass |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM `BLUE HEAVEN` |
- SKU:
- 1231004363-pc
Container Sizes
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.
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.