Feather reed grass deep green lustrous foliage to this upright makes it one of the most popular ornamental grasses in the world. Flowers appear as vertical inflorescents to 6ft (2m) tall from june onwards. They begin with a purplish hue to the loosely feathered flowers. As the summer goes on they become narrow upright buff coloured plumes that can remain upright through most of the winter. Any soil in sun or part shade.