Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (The Blues Bluestem) Flower Period_from mid to late spring makes a great groundcover in

makes a great groundcover in a mass planting

An unusual

lance-shaped leaves in spring that emit a cucumber scent when crushed

The oval leaves turn yellow in fall

compact habit

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' (The Blues Bluestem) Flower Period_from mid to late spring makes a great groundcover inThe Blues Bluestem is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. This is a relatively low maintenance plant and is best cut back to the ground in late winter before active growth resumes. It has no significant negative characteristics. The Blues Bluestem is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The