| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Dried Flower |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
