| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Brown, purple |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Erosion control, ground cover |
| Height | 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |