Do you mean sagebrush? That's a very common plant in the western US, and it's actually a shrub, not a grass.
Sagebrush has:
* Silvery-green, feathery leaves that smell strongly of sage.
* Small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters.
* Woody stems that can grow up to 3 feet tall.
If you're thinking of a different plant, please provide more details about its appearance or location, and I'll do my best to identify it!