Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade 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: | 6 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: flowers are small and combined into spikes |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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