Structural grass · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Average to dry (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~4–6 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Upright form anchors the garden while adding movement and soft sound
- Airy cloud-like flowers appear in summer, followed by seed heads that persist into fall and winter
- Multi-season interest—green in summer, turning yellow-orange in fall and brown in winter
Why wildlife loves it
- Seeds are an important food source for birds and small mammals
- Vase-like shape provides shelters and cover
- Host plant for skipper butterflies and several moth species
Fun to see
- This grass is wind-pollinated—look for fine pollen structures suspended along the stems.
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
