Published on June 9, 2012 by Casey
Little Blue Stem
Cool gray-blue foliage and strong upright stems make ‘Prairie Blues’ an excellent choice for massing in native gardens. The stems and foliage are perfect for bird nesting and cover while the seeds are enjoyed by many local song birds in the fall and winter. Striking rosy orange fall color.
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Benefits
- Uniquely colorful fall foliage
- Provides nest sites, cover and food for birds
- Easy to grow with little care needed each season
- Drought resistant once established in landscape
- Foliage is stunning in dried arrangements
- Deer resistant
Native Range
Prairies, fields, open woodlands and roadsides from New Brunswick to Alberta south to Arizona and Florida.
Native Trivia
Pollinators such as butterflies brush against reproductive parts of plants moving pollen from one flower to another. This crucial act results in fertilization and seed set assuring food for birds and insects and future generations of plants.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Plan Sub Group
• Medium to Tall Grasses
Exposure
• Sun
Bloom Time
• Late Summer
• Fall
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habitat Collection
• Butterfly
• Songbird
Uses
• Naturalizes
• Erosion control
• Cut or dried flower
• Meadow
• Mass plant
• Drought tolerant
• Container
Source: abnativeplants
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