The summertime blooms are what makes these perennials unique – they turn mostly transparent in the rain ... there are ways to grow this plant in a backyard if conditions are just right.

If planted in the perennial garden, ribbon grass is a bully, spreading through rhizomes, often choking out its desirable neighbours. In some jurisdictions ribbon grass is listed as a noxious weed.

It grows up to 1.3 feet tall, with stems that are 12-24 in long. It grows slowly and can take several years to reach maturity ...