The Blues Little BluestemThe Blues Little Bluestem is a native ornamental grass prized for its striking powder blue summer foliage and brilliant orange red fall color. Upright and drought tolerant, it adds movement, texture, and strong seasonal interest to sunny landscapes. Excellent for naturalized plantings, modern borders, and low maintenance designs. Key Features Distinctive blue foliage (main selling point) Brilliant orange red fall color Native warm season grass

Reliable in New England conditions

making it ideal for front yards and specimen plantings

Mature size: 3–4 ft tall and wideLight: Full sun to part shadeGrowth habit: Rounded / denseFoliage: Evergreen

Its small fragrant pointy leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season

brilliant red berries and fiery scarlet fall color are more reliable than the species

heavily textured

Strong wildlife and seasonal interest

Sun: Part shade to full shade (tolerates more sun with consistent moisture)

It offers a warmer

Mature Height: 3–5 ft (can reach 6 ft in ideal conditions)

Why Choose Sweetfern:– Extremely drought tolerant once established– Thrives in poor

Strong upright architectural habit