Introduced from Europe as a meadow grass, now widely distributed in the Pacific Northwest. Found in open fields and pastures, particularly in damp areas. Forms a tall clump of grass with soft purplish inflorescences that later open to straw colored feathery tips. Really a nice looking grass. When we had livestock, this was part of our pasture mix, and I assume it is now forage for the deer and other grass eaters out there. I like the impact around our farm pond, as part of the border that stays out of the reach of our occasional mowing.

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