Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Twilight Zone’
Little Bluestem can handle almost anything – dry conditions, drought, salt, deer, you name it – and it looks great doing it. ‘Twilight Zone’ is an especially beautiful selection with foliage that turns silvery mauve as early as midsummer, bringing unique tones to the garden for the rest of the season. Plus, ‘Twilight Zone’ grows in tidy mounds, making it a choice grass selection for any gardener.
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium soil
Size: 2′ – 4′ tall, 2′ spread
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Larval host for various skipper species; provides cover for small mammals