The feathery flowering stems of this grass sway in the slightest breeze, bringing gentle movement to the garden.
Purpose: plant in blocks or lines to provide movement and a contrasting buff-cream background to more brightly coloured plants. The grass looks especially effective planted with lavender or nepeta.
Sensory appeal
Sight
Foliage and buff flowerheads move gently in the wind
Touch
Feathery grass flower have a soft texture to run your fingers through
Quick facts
Height
0.5-1m
Spread
0.1-0.5m
Flower colour
Buff/cream
Season of interest
All year
Plant type
Deciduous grass
Hardiness
Hardy
Life cycle
Perennial
How to grow
Start from
Plants
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting distance
30-45cm apart
Care and maintenance
General
Cut the grass down to about 5cm from the ground in spring as the fresh growth beings
