In early summer this ornamental grass begins to show huge, bottlebrush red-violet plumes that become smoky purple then silver in the fall. The leaves begin as yellow-green, darkening to deep green, and often turn yellow and orange late in the season for fall color.
A mid-sized ornamental grass that makes a statement in a small-scale border, this fountain grass variety grows 3-4 ft. high by ~30 in. wide in normal to sandy soil. Leave the dried grass stalks and flowers in place over winter to add both beauty and habitat to your cold-season landscape: the plumes capture the winter light, while the flowers provide insect and seed forage for wildlife, and the dense vegetation provides cover and over-wintering habitat for beneficial garden organisms. In late winter/early spring cut back the spent foliage to make room for the next year’s growth.
Performs best in sun, but tolerates part shade. Plants can handle heat, drought and intense sun once established. Great in cut and dried flower arrangements. Deer resistant.
In early summer this ornamental grass begins to show huge, bottlebrush red-violet plumes that become smoky purple then silver in the fall. The leaves begin as yellow-green, darkening to deep green, and often turn yellow and orange late in the season for fall color.
A mid-sized ornamental grass that makes a statement in a small-scale border, this fountain grass variety grows 3-4 ft. high by ~30 in. wide in normal to sandy soil. Leave the dried grass stalks and flowers in place over winter to add both beauty and habitat to your cold-season landscape: the plumes capture the winter light, while the flowers provide insect and seed forage for wildlife, and the dense vegetation provides cover and over-wintering habitat for beneficial garden organisms. In late winter/early spring cut back the spent foliage to make room for the next year’s growth.
Performs best in sun, but tolerates part shade. Plants can handle heat, drought and intense sun once established. Great in cut and dried flower arrangements. Deer resistant.
