Name: Schizachyrium Twilight Zone #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Schizachyrium Twilight Zone #1
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Twilight Zone Little Bluestem

Iridescent purple blades, airy seed heads, excellent for late-season drama

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A native Schizachyrium scoparium cultivar with iridescent, silvery-mauve shades in midsummer and purple highlights in fall. Thrives in full sun and poor soil. Forms an upright, columnar clump growing to 4 - 4 1/2' tall and 2' wide.

Botanical Name- Schizachyrium Twilight Zone

Pronunciation- skit-zuh-KEER-ee-um

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to poor, very well drained

Current Size- #1

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Companion Plants- Monarda fistulosa (native pairing for pollinators)

Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for insects

Plant Habit- Grass

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP45

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old growth in late winter; prefers dry to moderate watering and full sun.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late winter to prepare for spring growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a light, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Excess nutrients in clay can cause flopping and reduce drought tolerance.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, smut

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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