About
An evergreen grass, forming a dense clump to around 45cm high of very fine, arching leaves. Airy pale brown flower heads are held on thin wiry stems, upright at first and then arching to trailing, from late spring to mid summer.
About the genus
A genus of over 100 species of perennial grasses, native to North and South America, considered invasive in some countries, with long, green, feathery foliage turning golden in colder months
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogging. See ornamental grasses cultivation for more detailed advice
PruningComb out dead foliage in the summer after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in spring, or by division in late winter or early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free