Description

A semi-evergreen perennial with tuft-forming habit. Newly emerging flat leaves are the brightest yellow of all the grasses in early spring, turning to a soft gold-colour as the season advances. Open tiered panicles of greenish-yellow flower inflorescences appear in late spring and early summer.

Possibly a short-lived perennial, if growing conditions are compromised. Leaves will be more of a lime green colour if in deeper shade. Leaves tolerate full sun well without scorching in cooler climates. Good colour retention in self-sown seedlings.

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1998