Perennial: Deciduous. Native to South Africa. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. One of the longest-blooming fountain grasses & one of the first to bloom in spring. Nice clumping, upright habit. Good in arrangements, borders & pots. Attracts butterflies. Foliage: grey-green. Blm time: spring-fall w/3-4" plumes that are creamy pk aging to tan. Ht: 1-2' (plumes 2-3' above foliage). Width: 2-3'. Exp: sun/part shade. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z7.