Erianthus alopecuroides, commonly called silver plume grass, is a Missouri native which occurs in dry, sandy to rocky, open woods and slopes in the far southern part of the State. Typically forms a dense clump of foliage to 5-6' (less frequently to 9') tall on reedy stems with flat leaf blades. Silvery flower plumes appear above the foliage in late summer and persist into winter.
| Sun, Part Sun | |
| No | |
| 3-10 ft | |
| 3-5 ft | |
| Spring, Summer, Fall | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |