Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Blooms: July, August, September, October
Root: Fibrous, Rhizome
Habitat: Prairies, Savannas, Open woodlands, Woodland borders, Sandy Shores, Dunes
Landscape uses: Pollinator garden, Meadow planting, Naturalization, Drought Tolerant
Complimentary Plants: Butterfly Milkweed, Pearly Everlasting, Nodding Onion, 
Wildlife Value: Several insects feed on this prairie grass. Host Plant: Dusted Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Ottoe Skipper, Indian Skipper, Swarthy Skipper, and the Crossline Skipper.
Seed Origin: Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Germination Code: A 
 
Photo credits: #1 by Dan Keck, #2 by Matt Lavin  , #3 by Chris Light, #4 by Joshua Mayer