| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 10A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control, massing, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Tan |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing |