John Fielding Other common names
thatching reed
Grass Like
A reed-like, rhizomatous perennial with green arching stems up to 2m tall, with distinctive nodes. At each node there is a whirl of finely divided branches which give the plant a feathery appearance. The deep green foliage-like branches are tipped with small brown infloresences in the autumn. The stems are arching when young, but becomer more erect with age.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres