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Silvervine

Grass type: Annual (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This colossal, silver grass grows up to 37 feet (11.3 meters) tall. The asymmetrical stalks grow in thin clumps that are resilient and they are exceptionally hardy.

When mature, the end of the stem eventually transforms into a large, lilac tuft.

During the early summer, it produces an average amount of pollen; it can cause allergic reactions, and after flowering, it is left with plenty of large grains.

It is suitable for making paper
The sap is edible and very spicy.
It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It is possible to grow it from cuttings.