In southeastern PA I found this plant on our property when we moved here in 1990. After 20 years it is still going, having been moved at...Read More least 3 times. It is a short, early, striking grass, soft to the touch and very attractive. It held on being stuck under a privet hedge that sucked all moisture away. It held on being placed in heavy shade, far away from the water source. It held on in a very moist spot near a birdbath (getting dumped and refilled for weeks) with afternoon shade but bright morning sun. It held on getting surrounded and obscured by taller self sowing cottage garden annuals. I have just recently moved it to a fresh spot where it can get more even light, less swampy conditions and have room to expand a bit. The interesting root system (bulbous nodules stacked together resembling caterpillar sections) makes it easy to identify here. With a scorching hot summer, Arrhenatherum will go dormant in high summer and return in the fall to mark itself. The stripes are eye catching and the texture is pleasing. Height is about one foot before bloom. Sorry my photo is not better. Next year I'll try for a nicer shot.
In southeastern PA I found this plant on our property when we moved here in 1990. After 20 years it is still going, having been moved at...Read More