Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Spread: | 9 to 18 inches (20-45 cm) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Blue-green, Foliage turns golden brown in autumn, sometimes also developing interesting hues of orange and red. Cut clumps to the ground in late winter. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Flag-like flowers |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: They emerge chartreuse and transform to blonde |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 14 to 20 inches (35-50 cm) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 12 to 15 inches (30-38 cm) |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Long lasting blonde seed heads. Self-sown seedlings |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Clumps may be easily divided in early spring |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22,048 (2011) |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2011 Plant Select Winner |
Parentage: | Sport of: Hatchite |