A compact ornamental grass celebrated for its bright multi coloured variegated foliage striped with green and creamy white blades. The leaves carry a striking rosy pink or red blush in early spring and again when cooler autumn weather arrives. Fine airy flower plumes rise above the clump in summer and sway gracefully in the breeze.

Prefers part shade and a well drained position but tolerates damp soils. Suits borders and woodland plantings or containers and looks lovely mass planted or mixed with hostas and ferns. Cut back in late winter to make way for fresh new growth. Semi-evergreen.