Perennial Grass: Semi-evergreen to evergreen. Western Europe native. Tolerates drought, heat, salt, & sandy soils. Pretty bright blue-gray blades hold 12" straw colored spikelets. Leaves are good in bouquets. Good tall ground cover, on hillsides, & in containers. Good for soil stabilization as it spreads by rhizomes. Blooms: spring. Color: straw. Ht: 2 feet plus 1 foot bloom stalk. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4-9.