An upright, clumping grass with long, slender, rich green blades. Excellent for use as a vertical element in the landscape. Red-bronze plumes rise above the foliage in early summer which fade to a golden buff color in the fall.

Easily grown in dry to medium moisture in well- drained soil in full sun. Grows well from seed and can re-seed itself in the garden. A long taproot makes it a good option for drought tolerance but makes it difficult to transplant. Provides masses of chalice-shaped magenta flowers on trailing foliage. Early summer is peak bloom time, though it can bloom throughout summer.