Foliage Type: Deciduous

Mature Height: 4–7 ft

Mature Width: 3–5 ft

Light Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Moist to wet soils

Drought Tolerance: Low

Season of Interest: Summer through winter structure

Flower Color & Fragrance: Greenish-tan seed heads; no fragrance

Shape/Form: Tall, arching clumps

Growth Rate: Fast

Planting Considerations: Best for wet sites, swales, and detention areas

Wildlife Attracted: Birds, insects

Interesting Fact: One of the tallest native grasses in Illinois.