Japanese Silver Grass is a tall grass that will form clumps that spread slowly. The leaves are upright at the base and arching at the tip and provide an attractive arching effect. The pink flowers are produced in late summer. These can be used for drying or as a dye plant. The plant will adapt to many soil types but does prefer full sun. The foliage turns brown in winter but the flowers remain effective and add interest to the winter landscape. In shaded conditions, or a fertile soil, staking may be necessary.