Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 'Twilight Zone' is among the most unique and visually stunning of the selections of Little Bluestem. This variety boasts a nearly iridescent silvery-purple cast all over the foliage starting in mid summer. These tones remain as the plant gains brighter purple highlights in the fall. 'Twilight Zone' has an attractive columnar, upright growth habit and tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions. Use this beauty as an impressive speciman plant or group planting in beds and borders, or in prairie style plantings. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution and city sites.
Little Bluestem 'Twilight Zone'
Native to Cache County: No
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) (preferred), but could be planted in a Very Low (Water to Establish) zone if given a few deep waterings in dry summers.
Mature Size: 4 - 5" tall and 18 - 24" wide
Spacing: 18-24" apart
Season: Warm-season grass
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils as long as they are well-drained
Little Bluestem is one of the best native grasses for roosting and habitat, according to the USDA. It provides habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and small mammals all year. It's seed also provide a winter food source for some bird species.