Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blue Heaven’

About this plant

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven' is an outdoor plant from the Schizachyrium group, best suited to full sun. It can reach 60–120 cm; seasonal interest: Flowers Aug–Oct. For best results, water regularly while establishing; afterwards adjust to soil, weather and the plant’s needs. Use fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter.

Growing and care

• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 60–120 cm
• Watering: Water regularly while establishing; afterwards adjust to soil, weather and the plant’s needs.
• Seasonal interest: Flowers Aug–Oct
• Hardiness / temperature: Hardy to approximately −20°C
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter
• Humidity: Normal outdoor humidity with good air circulation
• Feeding: Mulch or feed in spring according to growth and soil fertility
• Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or crossing growth in the appropriate season
• Potting and repotting: Container plants should be repotted when rootbound
• Safety: Species-specific toxicity has not yet been verified. Do not ingest and check before placing near children or pets.

Care guidance is general information for the Schizachyrium group; individual cultivars and growing conditions may differ.