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.
Excellent border plant, it also holds up well to traffic and is often planted along edges of lawns, so that it's sweet fragrance can be released each time the lawn is mowed. Lends a tapestry like effect to dried arrangements. Excellent material for fresh or dried arrangements.