•Status in Florida: Native
•Size at Maturity: 2 to 4 feet tall and wide
•Phenology: Perennial grass with airy pink to purple flowers in late summer to fall
•Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
•Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
•Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Drought-tolerant once established, prefers moist soil
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Moderate
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Naturalistic landscapes, coastal gardens, mass plantings
•Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance, prune dead foliage in late winter
•Considerations: May self-seed, but not considered invasive
•Edible/Medicinal Uses: Not significant
•Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella), beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
•Wildlife Benefit: Provides habitat and food for birds and pollinators.