Elephant frayreed

Elephant frayreed is a statuesque, grass-like plant reaching up to 6 feet (about 1.8 meters) tall, capable of extending to 9 feet (approximately 2.7 meters) in its native habitat. Its upright stems gracefully arch, with a tendency to droop due to the dense cushions of finely textured, bright green foliage. The plant is sexually dimorphic, featuring distinct male and female flowers. The male's dark brown spikelets dangle along the stems, whereas the female flowers, positioned lower down, boast pink, hairy styles emerging from each brown spikelet. This species thrives in both full sun and partial shade, with a notable hardiness to 20°F (around -6.7°C).