| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet 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 10b |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Aggressive when established |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Flood Resistant Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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