About

An ornamental grass, reaching 30-150cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.

About the genus

Stenotaphrum can be annual or mat-forming perennial grasses, sometimes evergreen, with linear to lance-shaped leaves and greenish flowers in flattened spike-like racemes in summer or autumn

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