Prairie cordgrass

This dramatic native grass of wetlands makes a superlative container plant for a pond garden. Graceful, weeping form takes on rich golden tints in autumn, glowing in sunset light. Aquatic perennial.

Tips from the pros: Keep in container to control spreading.

Plant Type	Ornamental grass
Height	20-30 inches
Width	20-30 inches
Flowering Season	Insignificant
Flower Color	Insignificant
Sun	Sun
Water Needs	Wet
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 4-8
Soil Type	Clay, Loam
Deer Resistant	Yes
Good for Pollination	No
Winter Interest	Yes
North American Native	No
Year Introduced	1999
Annual Commercial Maintenance	Cut back in fall.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Divide or remove old plants and replace with new plants.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft
Native States	AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY