Full sun; water sparingly to conrtol height. Showy upright growing grass to 4 feet tall with leaf blades that are variegated with longitudinal stripes of white, green and burgundy, imparting a candy cane-like appearance to the new foliage. It has purple tassels in late summer that rise above the foliage. Looks best if it is cut back in late winter to expose new foliage.