| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Dried Flower |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: UC Davis Arboretum All Star |
