Spodiopogon grass

Spodiopogon sibericus

Silver Spike Grass, Frost Grass, Graybeard Grass

A grass of many charms, its fuzzy stalks of green leaves resemble bamboo. In mid-summer, clouds of tiny purple flowers shimmer on tall stalks. The fist frost turns foliage purplish-brown.  Not listed for our zone 4 but it grows here (Grand Forks, ND) very well.  The picture was taken in University Park Rock Garden.	Spodiopogon sibericus Plant Type: Grass Bloom Season: Mid Summer Flower Color: Purple Foliage: Deciduous Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft. Width: 4 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9