A rarity among native grasses in that it sports tiny attractive flowers during its summer bloom time. Bracts hang uniformly from one side of the stem while brilliant red-purple anthers dangle below and delicate white stigmas protrude above. When the seed heads dry, they have a distinctly oat-like appearance.
A rarity among native grasses in that it sports tiny attractive flowers during its summer bloom time. Bracts hang uniformly from one side of the stem while brilliant red-purple anthers dangle below and delicate white stigmas protrude above. When the seed heads dry, they have a distinctly oat-like appearance.
Cut to the ground in late winter. Tolerates a wide range of soil. May self seed.
