Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Mauve Purple Red |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 11,202 (Expired) Goes Dormant |