Cool season native grass with silvery, light green plumes that appear in late spring to early summer. Naturally occurs in grassland meadows, & prairies.
Grows in full sun 2-3 ft tall & 2 ft wide.
Prefers dry to moist well-drained soil.
Food source for butterfly larvea & moths.
Seeds attract birds such as sparrows & finches.
Tolerant to drought, rocky soil, black walnut, deer & air pollution.