Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 18-30 inches (45-76cm) |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches wide |
Leaves: | Good fall color Evergreen Variegated |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: flowers are small and combined into spikes |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Water gardens |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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