Sun Exposure: Part Sun, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 1 foot
Blooms: June, July, August
Root: Fibrous
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, Rocky upland woodlands, Woodland openings, Woodland borders, Areas along woodland paths, Savannas, Partially shaded riverbanks
Landscape uses: Shade garden, Pollinator garden, Woodland planting, Naturalization
Complimentary Plants: Wild Geranium, Wild Columbine, Wood Poppy
Wildlife Value: Several insects feed on this prairie grass. Birds eat the seeds. Host Plant: Northern Pearly Eye butterfly, many moth species
Seed Origin: Winona, MN (Prairie Moon seed supplier)
Germination Code: A
 
Photo credits: #1 by Agnieszka Kwiecień  , #2 by Agnieszka Kwiecień