A clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with flat, linear, upright to arching, dark maroon to bronze-green leaves and, in summer, narrow, soft, long-bristled panicles of silvery, reddish-pink to reddish-purple flower spikelets, gradually fading to pale brown.
Height 1m (3ft), Spread 60cm (2ft), 2-5 years to maturity.