| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | 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: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Flowers are small and combined into spikes |
| Flower Color: | Other: Coppery-brown |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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