Bears 30 pyramidal panicles of pale green flowers followed by edible rice seeds. Does require lots of moisture to grow. Good game food. Grows to about 3 ft. tall and matures to a deep golden color as Fall approaches. Grass emits a delightful fragrance when cut or brushed against.
Fragrance remains in leaves for days after being cut.
Lends a tapestry like effect to dried arrangements. Excellent material for fresh or dried arrangements. We were fortunate to find a grower in Canada who grows these wonderful plants, but the seeds are quite limited. The blue heads with black beards bend over when mature. Holds color and to stem well after drying.