Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
Notes
Bunchgrass that grows quickly to 2' x 1-1/2'. Extremely cold hardy. Accepts full sun. Flower spikes appear in summer and last through fall. Tall flower spikes start out green and dry to tan. After flowering, seeds appear on one side of spike. Seeds are relished by birds. Blue green leaves, dry to tan in the fall. Prune early spring for clean regrowth.
Frost tolerant to 0 F.
Try Aristida purpurea, especially for naturalistic landscapes.