Native grass with bamboo-like foliage with flattened, spikelet seed heads that dangle from arched stems. In summer months, bright green foliage provides habitat for butterflies & small wildlife. Host plant to several species of lepitoptera, including Northen Pearly-eye, Gemmed Satyr, Pepper & the Salt Skipper.
In the fall, foliage fades to coppery tones & seed heads carry bronze-purple hues. Eventually fading to brown in winter. Seed heads persist into winter months, providing food source for birds & wildlife. Prefers average, to wet, well-drained, loam, sandy soils, but is tolerant to clay. 
Grows 3-4 ft tall. 
Blooms Aug-Oct in full to partial shade. 
Tolerant to full sun in moist soil conditions. 
Deer resistant