| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Purple Red |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 11,202 (Expired) Goes Dormant |
