| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Aggressive when established |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Red |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep burgundy-red. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 26,283 |
| Parentage: | Indian Warrior x unknown |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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