This somewhat warm-season accent plant for hot, dry locations adds fragrance to the Garden. The seed attract birds and other wildlife. It is also useful as a tall groundcover. The wheat-like look of this grass makes it one of the showiest and most popular grasses. It grows in an upright, arching clump that reaches 2 to 3 feet tall.
Leaves turn orange to yellow in the fall.
The straight, greenish flower spikes form in May to June, turn golden, then bleach buff and persist into the winter. This is a partially cool-season grass for full sun. It tolerates heavy soils and grows in medium-dry to moist conditions. It is hardy to USDA zone 4. Grow it as a single specimen plant for a vertical accent.