Family Poaceae
Originating from S.E. Asia.

Arrestingly upright, its slender slightly arching, almost spiky-looking leaves, give a soft yet bristly-looking texture to this slowly spreading, clump-forming deciduous grass. The leaves turn to a coppery red colour in autumn and are crowned with large showy flower heads which are silvery pink at first, becoming a dark lustrous burgundy red as they mature, turning to silver and maintaining a graceful display well into winter. Stunning in prairie and coastal gardens this is an easy-to-grow grass thriving in all soil types in full sun. 

Height and spread after 1 – 2 years 1m x 50cm
Mature height and spread after 3 – 4 years 2m x 1.2m