Andropogon appendiculatus is a very hardy, clump-forming grass with quite a broad leaf blade. There are always some red leaves but in autumn and winter there are bright red leaves in the clump. It bears rust-brown to almost purple flowers in summer.
Use as an element of a grassland garden or in a mixed border as it is not very aggressive. This is a grass that looks good all year round but should still be pruned back at the end of winter to allow for fresh new growth.
Plant in sun or semi-shade and water regularly.
Size: up to 1.3m