Prairie Blues Grass

Prairie Blues Grass is a sturdy native ornamental grass with striking blue-green foliage and graceful seed plumes—perfect for prairie-style and naturalistic landscapes.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun
Max Height
7 feet
Max Spread
2 feet

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Andropogon gerardii ‘Prairie Blues’ is a robust cultivar of Big Bluestem grass known for its tall, upright growth and beautiful blue-green leaves that mature to warm reddish hues in fall. Growing 5 to 7 feet tall, it adds vertical texture, movement, and seasonal color to prairie gardens, meadows, and large-scale naturalized areas. Prairie Blues is drought tolerant, thrives in full sun, and adapts well to a variety of soil types, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for sustainable landscapes.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Blue-green foliage with red fall color; airy seed plumes

Landscape Uses:

Prairie gardens, meadows, naturalistic plantings, erosion control

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Low — minimal leaf and seed drop

Maintenance Level:

Low — cut back to ground in late winter or early spring

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established

Soil Tolerance:

Adaptable; tolerates dry and poor soils

Drought Tolerance:

High

Deer Resistance:

Moderate — occasionally browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — generally pest- and disease-free

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