| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: All species of the genus are characterized by sharp serrations on the leaves |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Erosion control Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
