| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
