herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§π§ high waterZone 4a β Zone 8b
A tall native perennial with spikes of bright blue flowers that blooms late summer through fall. It thrives in moist conditions and partial shade, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2β4β² tall Γ 1β2β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom 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
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin