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 Appearance:
Perennial warm season grass, 6-10' tall, very showy and vigorous,
forms mats. Leaves:
Arching leaf blades with distinct whitish midrib, less than 1" wide.
Flower:
Silky plume-like, late summer and fall. Flowers resemble corn tassels
but are more dense and arch to one side of the stalk. Root:
Spreads vigorously by rhizomes eventually forming a dense mat. |
Silver banner grass invades disturbed sunny
to semi-shaded environments, such as roadsides, woodland borders,
and clearings. Although not a severe threat at this time, it forms
monotypic stands. It should be monitored and eliminated in the open
landscape. Silver banner grass is native to eastern Asia and is a
popular ornamental grass. It is found primarily in the eastern U.S.,
but is spreading in Minnesota. |
 Invasive
Plants: Weeds of the Global Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Inc.
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