Miscanthus giganteus

The tall stems of this Miscanthus produce elegant arching leaves that have a pale green-light blue tint and glisten silver in the sun.

The foliage will shift in color as autumn approaches, taking on tan and blonde shades, just as the giant spikes upon which the flowers will bloom are produced.

The flowers take the form of feathers - a soft cream color that wave in the wind.

They become more drought tolerant with time though the first few years they do prefer a cooler soil.

While it resembles some of the invasive plants of the regions - the Pampas grass or some of the impossible to destroy bamboos - Miscanthus giganteus is actually neither invasive nor quickly spreading.

She's a gentle giant, if you will!