Herbaceous Perennial
A vigorous evergreen, perennial of bamboo-like stout clumps rising from rhizomes, with drooping, feathery green to reddish-pink foliage. Male plants have inflorescens of spherical, shiny, plum-brown flowers and female plants have flower heads of large, swollen brown spikelets.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres