Tips for Homeowners:

Cut back in late winter or early spring.

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A tall grass with purplish-bronze plumes that persist into winter. When the breezes blow it brings movement and sound to the garden.

  • Tall, clumping ornamental grass
  • 24" plumes in late summer
  • Leaf blades are green with single white stripe in the middle

Plant in the back of the perennial border, as a screen or as a focal point in the landscape.

Height: 6-12 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: Purple

Interesting Notes about Plume Grass:

This is an ornamental grass that is used to replace Pampas Grass especially in colder regions. It is tall and produces plumes that extend past the foliage another 6'. The plumes are great in both fresh or dried arrangements and outdoors they are especially nice in the fall and winter. Plant in dry to moist well-drained soils and do not allow to stay wet because then the foliage topples over.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Specimen
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Winter Interest
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Winter
  • Summer
  • Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Winter
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water