| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 8A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Brown |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Foundation, massing, seashore, specimen, winter interest |
| Height | 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, pink, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, naturalizing |