For most of the summer, this cool season grass produces a low mound of bright green leaves. Later in the season, it really puts on a show by sending long, tan seedheads above the foliage. This grass gets its species name "autumnalis" from the fact that it flowers in fall. Great for mass planting or edging. This tolerates light shade, which is uncommon for an ornamental grass.
Height:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Fall
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Thrives in most soils that are well-drained in full sun to light shade. Shade tolerance is rare in ornamental grasses. This is drought tolerant once established. Cut back to the ground in winter.
If needed, divide clumps in spring.
Height:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Fall
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Thrives in most soils that are well-drained in full sun to light shade. Shade tolerance is rare in ornamental grasses. This is drought tolerant once established. Cut back to the ground in winter.
If needed, divide clumps in spring.
