Description

Clump-forming, warm season grass. Olive green leaf blades in summer are topped in fall by pink frothy cotton candy-like blooms. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought, but generally grows taller with consistent moisture. Self-sows by seeding. Height: 2-3 ft. Spread: 2-3 ft. Family: Poaceae Sun: full sun to part shade Bloom time: September to November Bloom: Pink to pinkish-red Water: dry to medium Deer resistant Native grasses provide cover and food for songbirds, nesting material/structure for native bees, and are larval host plants. photo credit: Forest and Kim Starr