Very tall upright growing grass. A hardy relative of Pampas grass. The foliage is green and white-ribbed, tinged with purples and oranges in the fall. Produces very attractive purple-tan inflorescences in late-summer, turning to beautiful seed heads often used in dried floral arrangements. Cut back to the ground in late-winter to early-spring. Allow to stand through the winter. Tolerant of wet or dry soils. * This plant does produce seedlings that can grow quickly if not properly managed by spraying or pulling for removal.