Pillar of smoke or Australian plume grass. A handome bamboo-like grass, this tough Australian native grows in the beds alongside our parking lot and draws praise from many visitors. Tall, thick canes to 6’ tall bearing medium-green, narrow leaves are topped nearly year round by feathery plumes of flowers. These plumes open a pale green, then fade to cream and finally ash-gray, creating the illusion of a “pillar of smoke”. Plant in full sun or part shade in any well-drained soil and provide moderate to occasional water. A striking selection well-suited to coastal or inland gardens. Hardy to 20F. Australia. Formerly Austrostipa ramosissima.
