Andropogon eucomus
Water Needs
low, moderate, high, water wise
Grass
Snowflake Grass
30 – 60 cm
Size
Light Conditions
sun
Frost
light; moderate; hardy
Flowers
white seed heads; November, December, January, February, March, April, May; spring; summer; autumn
Garden Situation
sun; damp sun; grassland; slope bank; wildlife birds insects butterfly host
Habitat
grassland; pond wetland; coastal kzn; coastal eastern cape; western cape; hot dry; bushveld
Region
Highveld; bushveld savanna; subtropical east coast, thicket; fynbos; succulent karoo
Rain Season
summer; winter
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Description
A lovely slender and upright grass with silky white seed heads from November to May. Spring leaves are bright green becoming reddish-blond at flowering time. For those looking for a more ornamental grass, this easy-care species is a good choice. Use it on banks to stabilize the soils. Cut back at the end of winter. Plant in full sun.
