Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic 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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Other: Bronze |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: flowers are small and combined into spikes |
Flower Color: | Brown |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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