Fall color is deep red to maroon. Its eye-catching appearance can be overused if not matched with appropriate landscape plants. This warm-season grass requires moderately moist to moist conditions and winter water. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and should be considered tender. This upright, arching plant with stiff flower stems reaches 7 feet tall.
Flowers are brown, yellow or purple and fade to a tawny buff.
Both flowers and leaves break off at the base, minimizing winter interest. Moor grass is a warm-season grass that does best in moist soil and full sun but tolerates light shade. It does poorly in very alkaline soils. It is hardy to USDA zone 4. Use moor grass as an accent plant in borders either singly or in masses.