Description
FEATURES
Uniform, upright clumps of gracefully arching, deep green foliage erupt into soft rose-purple plumes from early summer until frost. Enjoy its subtle straw color in the winter.
Drought Tolerant
Resists:
Deer
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Medium
Garden Height:
36 – 40 Inches
Spacing:
24 – 36 Inches
Spread:
24 – 36 Inches
Flower Colors:
Purple
Red
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Shade:
Deep green
Habit:
Upright
Container Role:
Thriller
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Sun
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Early Summer
Hardiness Zones:
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Soil PH Category:
Acidic Soil
Neutral Soil
Uses:
Border Plant
Container
Cut Flower
Mass Planting
Specimen or Focal Point
Maintenance Notes:
This grass will be a focal point wherever it’s planted, but is especially beautiful when the plumes are backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun. It is also quick to establish in the landscape and is quite drought tolerant.
