A native wildflower with showy pink to red flower clusters that attract monarchs and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and important for native butterfly populations.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–6′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 3bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 10b
pH Range
57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 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
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, root cutting
Notable Cultivars
Named cultivars are uncommon; most gardeners grow the species. Plants selected from dry-climate populations tend to be more drought-tolerant.
