Clumping pointed grey foliage is topped with showy dark flowers in late winter. Evergreen and cool-season growing, this is one of the first grasses to bloom in spring. Pointed leaf tips are prickly to touch, but the handsome foliage makes a wonderful silver accent useful in many garden settings. Fall is the best time to plant cool season grower.

Native to Italy
Height 12-16″
Full sun to light shade
Well-drained soil
Regular to moderate watering, drought tolerant once established
Zone 7-11 Hardy to 0 degrees F.
Space 12-16″ on center
Excellent in rock gardens; good as a singular plant or in drifts.