| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Gray-green, maturing to burgundy-green and intensifying to deep, purplish-black as the season progresses. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
