This is a gorgeous grass that doesn't seem to photograph very well. The name is confusing, too, because I think it looks more silvery than gold.

I've read that some people cut off old leaves in the spring, but I don't see why that's necessary. Having old, tattered looking leaves may be more of an issue if you're in a colder climate.

This grass does fantastic in my wet clay, and lights up a dark shady spot. Right now I have it in front of azaleas and rhododendrons. I plan on getting more and mixing them with brunnera, hostas, and hellebores. They look great massed together, and also in containers. The grass falls over the sides so it would be a good "spiller" in an arrangement.

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