- Clumping spreading stands of sword-like leaves
- Central flower stalks, equal to the height of the leaves, hold male and female flowers
- Cylindrical flowers turn brown after fertilization
- Male flowers disperse, leaving that familiar fruiting spike used in floral arrangements
- Commonly aggressive, can self-seed or spread by rhizomes
- Bloom Time: June to July
- Foliage Height: 200 cm
