Up to 5 ft. tall; round in cross-section; grows in bunches
Blades are flat to v-shaped, 0.5-2 ft. long and less than 0.16 in. wide; edges (margins) have long hairs, particularly near the collar
Spike, 3-12 in. long and 1-2 in. wide; purplish bristles; can be droopy
Grows best in climates with mild winters; often infests disturbed areas such as roadsides, desert areas, washes and waste areas; known to occur in Clark County
Perennial; reproduces by seed
Can be a fire hazard
Ornamental; cultivars that DO NOT produce viable seed are NOT considered noxious in Nevada
Hand removal (including the crown) of individual plants is effective for small infestations
Burning is NOT effective and may cause weed density to increase
Apply glyphosate to actively growing plants