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Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. This grass performs well in a wide range of climates, remains attractive for months on end, and is not invasive in any way. Clumps are strongly upright, with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter. May be used in large groupings towards the back of a border, but also very effective when used more as a single specimen. Hardy enough to survive in containers or tubs in most regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring.
USDA Zones: 3-9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Green
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
120-150 cm
47-59 inches
Spread
60-70 cm
23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
