Prized for its unmatched foliage color, this handsome grass has fast growing green leaves that emerge with red tips in spring, darken through summer, and turn a rich burgundy in fall. Airy reddish pink flowers develop in summer. Use for mass background plantings or in containers.

Average Size at Maturity Fast growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide, in bloom.

Bloom Time Summer

Design Ideas Great upright grass for prairie and meadow gardens or for small patches within thematic wild gardens. Add a modern architectural twist by planting in rows and grids. Insert into native plant landscapes as well as traditional xeriscape compositions or plant in mass for a drift of almost year round color. Perfect near water gardens or terraced patios where the breeze causes the airy plumes to sway gracefully.

Deciduous/ Evergreen Herbaceous
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Garden Style Contemporary, Rustic
Growth Habit Narrow
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden
Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun
Soil Needs All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly
Water Needs Low