Holy Smoke Blue Stem is a perennial grass known for its tall, upright habit and its deep green to smoky purple foliage on red stems in the fall. In late summer, it produces tan flower spikes that contrast nicely against the foliage. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: North America, GA Native Height: 4' - 6' Spread: 2' - 2.5' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Fall , Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Wildlife Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Native Gardens , Rock Gardens , and containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Milkweed , Tickseed , Black-Eyed Susan *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.