As the species name suggests, this is a clump-former and does not spread. The flower scapes can reach 3', but the foliage is only about 1...Read More6" tall. This is a fairly small grass. Referring to the flowers, the cultivar name means "hung with gold".
This is a cool-season grass, so it emerges from dormancy earlier than most in the spring, and it blooms in late spring (June here). The flowers can last most of the summer.
The species grows in moist soil, and it can grow in poorly drained areas, though it is also fairly tolerant of drought. It is evergreen in mild winter climates, but only semi-evergreen here in Boston Z6a.
It is also one of the most shade tolerant of true grasses---mine did well and bloomed well in dappled shade with almost no direct sun, here in Boston Z6a. Looks great when backlit.
It is not long-lived---mine lasted about 5 years. Regular division may help you keep it going longer.
It likes cool moist climates, and does better in Vermont than in LA. It is said to self-sow, sometimes aggressively, when conditions are right, but mine never did.
Dovey's photos show that he's talking about a cultivar of Pennesetum alopecuroides.
It's beautiful, graceful, easy to grow, has almost constant seed plumes and multiplies like bunnies... so keep on top of it if you want t...Read Moreo keep this grass confined to one area.
As the species name suggests, this is a clump-former and does not spread. The flower scapes can reach 3', but the foliage is only about 1...Read More
It's beautiful, graceful, easy to grow, has almost constant seed plumes and multiplies like bunnies... so keep on top of it if you want t...Read More