About

This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with arching foliage clump. It produces feathery heads. 'Cairo' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Schizachrium are deciduous, perennial grasses with flat, linear leaves, upright growth and narrowly-branched flower sprays

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible