The narrow
inflorescences are borne on wiry stems that rise
above the arching leaf blades. The 6-8 inches
long inflorescence is composed of several adpressed spikes that are held in a
racemose fashion on the stem. It is light green
turning to beige at maturity.
Late summer
Leaf blades are ⅔
inches wide, 24 inches long, flat in section,
very scabrous on the margin, with a graceful
arch. Foliage is light green.