Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP27432

Also Known As

Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 48"-54"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP27432 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP27432 is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, green and purple foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP27432

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 48 IN - 54 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP27432

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another new selection of our native Bluestem, 'Twilight Zone grows to 4-4 1/2 ' tall and takes on a decidedly silvery purple iridescent look in mid summer, gradually deepening to a darker violet tone in autumn. Winter color is a tawny gold color. May we suggest pairing this grass with silver toned plants, such as Pycnanthemum muticum, as well as other plants that don't mind dry, lean conditions, such as Teucrium, Agastache and Kniphofia.