Silver Bluestem Edible Green leaves with pink flower

Green leaves with pink flower

The tree canopy is covered in white blooms in the spring

Kosteletzkya virginica

It grows thicker and will flower better in fall if cut back in mid-summer

Silver Bluestem Edible Green leaves with pink flowerA drought tolerant prairie grass known by its cottony silver white seeds. Its a great addition to a desert style landscape or xeriscape. Plant it close to other plants for support as it has a habit of flopping over. Mature height 2 feet Mature width 1 feet Sunny or Shady Sunny Sun Exposure Type Type 3 5 Spring Summer appearance Green blue foliage Fall Winter appearance Bronze foliage with fluffy white seeds Wildlife support Birds Freeze Hardy Yes