| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 72 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Aggressive when established |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Erosion control Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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