| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 30 inches (45 to 76 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 30 inches (46 to 76 cm) |
| Leaves: | Other: US native warm-season grass: grows when air/soil temperatures are warm; unique inflorescence. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Other info: Does not need stratification. Seed will germinate when sown in a warm location. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: UC Davis Arboretum All Star; Plant Select Winner 2011. |
