Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 5 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (60-90cm) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Height: | 5 to 6 feet (150-180cm) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 30 to 36 inches (75-90cm) |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
jhugart | On May 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event Noticed new leaves on at least one plant today. |
jhugart | On May 2, 2019 | Transplanted Put in the ground. Four plants. |