| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Brown |
| Bloom time | Early Fall to Early Winter |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Ground cover, massing, seashore |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |