This is the quintessential grass of our valley moist prairies and wetlands. It's a lovely bunchgrass with mounding, soft-green leaves and tall, airy seed panicles that have a silvery sheen when young and turn tawny with age. Fine-leaved with a delicate appearance, it will add a soothing sense of motion to your garden bestowing a sense of serenity. This grass has a wide distribution and there are many ornamental cultivars available on the market - but this native stock originates here in the Willamette Valley so is well suited to our valley conditions.
- Family: Poaceae
- Per/Ann: Perennial
- Sun/Shade: Full sun to part shade
- Zones: 4 to 9
- Bloom time: early summer
- Height: leaves to 12”, seedheads to 4 ft
- Habitat: moist prairies and meadows, marshes, open riparian areas.
- Stratification: none
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
