Some call this the perpetual motion grass. The slightest breeze sets it in motion. The graceful movement is a highlight for any landscape. Sometimes we forget that a little motion in the landscape is valuable as it creates another visual dynamic. It is excellent as a specimen plant or providing a vertical accent in the landscape.
Some designers use it for creating a fast-developing screen.
Others find that this feather reed grass is useful in patio pot containers and will survive the winter without protection. Floral designers appreciate this variety for its use in fresh or dried arrangements. Stems cut before the flowers mature will last for months in an arrangement while maintaining the golden tan color. The feather reed grass is tough in weather. In heavy winds and rains the stems dip and droop in all directions but return to vertical as soon as the storm passes.