A showy native wildflower with distinctive tiered flower heads in shades of red, pink, purple, or white, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
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
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and southern United States
Native to: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
