Maiden grass

Growth Habit

This is a tall, showy grass that starts growing in a bunch and spreads from there. It frequently gets 3 to 7 feet tall, but occasionally up to 12 feet tall.

Leaves

Very long grass blades that curve up and away from the center of the plant, and can be over 6 feet long.

Flowers

The inflorescences are white to purple and grow taller than the leaves

Habitat

Escaped from gardens into open, sunny and partially sunny areas

Spread Mechanisms

Reproduction

Maiden grass reproduces primarily through rhizomes, however it does make seeds which are mainly dispersed by wind.

Mechanical