Schizachyrium Blue Paradise, commonly known as little bluestem, is a striking ornamental grass celebrated for its ever-changing color palette and tidy, upright form. Its fine-textured, steel-blue foliage emerges in spring and deepens to silvery blue through summer before transforming into vibrant shades of purple, red, and orange in fall. Reaching about 2 to 3 feet tall, Blue Paradise adds movement and texture to sunny borders, prairie plantings, or mixed perennial beds. The grass also produces soft, silvery seed heads in late summer that persist into winter, providing visual interest and food for birds.

To grow Blue Paradise, choose a sunny location with well-draining soil—this variety thrives in poor, dry, or rocky conditions and requires little maintenance. Avoid overly rich or wet soil, which can cause flopping. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Cut back old foliage in late winter to make way for new spring growth.

Arrives to you in a 1 gallon pot.