Native East Coast Perennial
Critically imperiled in GA
 
Distributions:
USA: AR , AZ , CO , CT , DE , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NT , ON , QC , SK
 
Florida Native: No
Size at Maturity: Up to 3 feet tall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Phenology: Perennial
Bloom Season: Late summer and early fall
Leaf Type: Small, linear leaves resembling heath
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Texture: Prefers well-drained, dry to moist soils
Soil pH: Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH
Moisture Requirements: Low
Tolerance to Salt Spray: No
 
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, meadows, restoration projects, pollinator gardens
 
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Divide clumps in spring every few years to maintain vigor. Remove spent flower heads in late winter for a tidier appearance
 
Considerations: Spreads by underground rhizomes and reseeding, may require staking to prevent drooping. Low deer and rabbit resistance
 
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts bees and butterflies, a high-value nectar source for adult monarch butterflies
Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
Edible: No medicinal uses are known