| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |