Schizachyrium Twilight Zone #1
Schizachyrium Twilight Zone #1
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
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average to poor, very well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Late summer - fall
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
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