Schizachyrium scop. 'Twilight Zone' - P13

Description
With its grey-green leaf colouring, the Broom beard grass (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright growth. The silvery flower spikes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andropogon scoparium.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower spikes

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Broom beard grasss are grey-green.

Frost hardiness
The Broom beard grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The silvery flowers of Broom beard grass appear in spikes from June to August.

Use
Group planting