General Landscape Uses: border; mass planting; container or above-ground planter; edging; naturalizing; water garden; accent Ecological Restoration Notes: soil stabilization and erosion control, water filtration and wetland restoration, supporting pollinators and biodiversity, drought and climate resilience, non-invasive growth and low maintenance Description: herbaceous; ornamental grass Dimensions: Height 2 – 4 ft.; Spread 2 – 3 ft. Growth Rate: slow Native Range: South Africa Native Habitats: grasslands and savannas, forest margins and woodlands, wetlands and riparian zones, coastal and rocky areas Soils: extended flooding; slightly alkaline; clay; sand; acidic; loam Nutritional Requirements: Low to moderate Salt Water Tolerance: Low Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun Flower Color: Pale Yellow Flower Characteristics: Live only 2 days Flowering Season: flowers periodically throughout the year Fruit: Green, elongated, .5 to 1 in., dry or hard Wildlife and Ecology: contributes to soil stability, pollinator support, and ecosystem resilience Horticultural Notes: Propagation is by seed or division of the matted clumps. Whole plants are lifted, and the rhizomes divided every three years or when new plants are needed. Comments:
