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 - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Pink |
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 |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |