A native perennial wildflower with pink to mauve flower clusters and elongated leaves that attract monarch butterflies. Once established, it spreads readily and requires minimal water and care.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
