| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Dried Flower |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
