Grows exceptionally well in light shade, well-drained soil. Beneficial to nectar-collecting pollinators late in the season when most other flowers are done blooming. Seeds are eaten by song birds during the winter and the seed fluff gives them soft nesting materials.
Native to Maine
Part sun
Medium to dry soils
Grows up to 2' tall
Blooms August - September
Herbaceous perennial
Grows exceptionally well in light shade, well-drained soil. Beneficial to nectar-collecting pollinators late in the season when most other flowers are done blooming. Seeds are eaten by song birds during the winter and the seed fluff gives them soft nesting materials.
Native to Maine
Part sun
Medium to dry soils
Grows up to 2' tall
Blooms August - September
Herbaceous perennial