Perennial grass. Smooth fertile culms reach about 2 feet in height and can be topped by golden flowers (bracts, really). High soil fertility will result in a tangled spring green foliage mass (many branched stems) below the smooth, erect flowering stems. A less fertile situation will emphasize the vase-shaped form, with smooth blue-green stems topped by shiny bronze bracts. The form of this plant is particularly effective in the winter garden. Moderate to occasional water, hardy to at least 20 degrees F. Moderate water needs once established.
- Botanical Name: Thamnochortus bachmannii
- Common Name: Steenbok Reed
- Exposure: Full Sun/Light Shade
- Dimensions (HxW): 2-3′ x 2-3′