Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sand-Loam , Loam, Clay
Height: 2 - 5 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Blooms: August, September, October
Root: Fibrous, Rhizomatous
Habitat: Moist Prairies/Meadows, Woodland borders, Open areas along rivers and lakes, fens, Roadsides
Landscape uses: Pollinator gardens, Meadow plantings, Naturalization, Rain gardens, Low area garden
Complimentary Plants: Stiff Goldenrod, Indiangrass, Little Bluestem, White Goldenrod
Wildlife Value: The flowers are visited primarily by long-tongued bees, bee flies, butterflies, and skippers. Host Plant: Pearl Crescent Moth, Painted Lady Butterfly, Many types of moth species
Seed Origin: Blue Mountains, ON
Germination Code: C(60)
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