| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, screen, specimen, winter interest |
| Height | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive |