A native perennial with tall spikes of white or pale pink tubular flowers attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators. It thrives in dry to moderate conditions and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and native plantings.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
pH Range
5.57
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia