A delicate spring wildflower with silky, nodding purple flowers and feathery seedheads. Native to western prairies and grasslands, it thrives in dry, sunny locations with minimal water once established.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ 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
Season of Interest
Spring
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: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
