| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-5 feet (1-1.5m) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Long sword shaped, purplish-black leaves |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Green yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Inflorescence Height: | 60 to 78 inches (1.5-2m) |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 40-60 inches (1-1.5m) |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
