| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | None |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Ground cover, screen, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 31" to 5' / 80cm to 1.40m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Leaf color | Green, purple, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |