Zone: 3-9  Native american prairie grass
Height: 75-100cm  [30-40in] with flower stems
Spread:  45-60cm [17-24in]
Bloom:  Late summer into fall; silvery-tan feathery flowers
Foliage:  Emerges late spring -light blue-green in growth, turns many gorgeous colours in fall - lavender, copper-orange, red-burgundy, dries to tan and holds in winter; cut back to 10 cm [4 in] in early spring
Light:  Full sun
Water:  No extra once established
Soil:  Average to lean, gritty (will flop if soil is too rich)
Garden Location:  Vertical, fan-shaped clumping grass is a colourful and charismatic addition to meadow gardens and prairie-type landscapes.  Give it space to move with the breezes!