| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, ground cover, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 9" to 24" / 25cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Blue |
| Fruit color | Tan |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive |