| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Late Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |