Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 3 - 7 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Blooms: August, September
Root: Fibrous, Rhizome
Habitat: Prairies, Savannas, Open woodlands, Woodland borders, Limestone glades
Landscape uses: Pollinator garden, Meadow planting, Naturalization, Winter interest
Complimentary Plants: Wild bergamot, Yellow Coneflower, Oxeye Sunflower, Smooth Aster
Wildlife Value: Several insects feed on this prairie grass such as grasshoppers, leafhoppers. Birds feed on these insects, as well as the seeds.   Host Plant: Pepper and Salt Skipper and the Ottoe Skipper.
Seed Origin: Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Germination Code: A