Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass in Landscape
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Prairie Winds® Blue Paradise Little Bluestem

Proven Winners

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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9
  • Height 3-3.5 Feet Tall
  • Spread 20-24 Inches Wide
  • Light Requirement is Full Sun

The thin, upright blades of Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem don't reveal just how tough this ornamental grass can be in the landscape. The cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium is native to North America prairies and roadsides, and survives most any condition it faces. This is a pretty ornamental grass to use in containers, borders or as part of a mass planting. That's largely because the silver-blue stems give rise to deep wine-colored flowers by fall.

With a height of more than 3 feet and an upright growth of no more than 2 feet, Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is one of the most versatile grasses you can grow. The effect of a mass or row of the plants is ordered and natural at the same time. In containers, your bluestem grass is perfect for height in the middle or back of the design. Grow Blue Paradise in full sun in most soil types from zones 3 through 9.

Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Grass Care

Even though it is drought tolerant, Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem needs some regular watering the first year. After that, it should thrive on rainwater and survive brief periods of drought. Leave the flowers to dry in winter for birds and deep purple color. In late winter or early spring, cut the entire clump to ground level and it will grow back into its broom-like shape by summer. That's all you need to do.

Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Grass Spacing

Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem is a great filler plant for containers or areas of the garden needing height or fall color. As a mass planting, the grass blades will sway in the breeze like fields of wine-colored grain.

Prairie Winds Blue Paradise Little Bluestem Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Flower Color(s): Tan
Bloom Period: Early Fall
Foliage Color(s): Blue to Purple
Light Exposure: Full Sun
Height Class: Medium
Height: 3-3.5 Feet
Spread: 20-24 Inches
Spacing: 20-24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Watering: Low
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Resists: Deer
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Fall Interest; Foliage Interest; Salt Tolerant
Scientific Name: Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Schizachyrium scoparium USPP 28,145
Common Name: Prairie Winds® Blue Paradise Little Bluestem
Other Name(s): Beard Grass; Ornamental Grass
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
SCHBPQT

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

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.