Photos courtesy of Tom Lebsack
It’s attractive stems are almost the same color as the dusty rose-colored flowers and the stems are strong so the flowers rarely need staking. Standing stems over winter are important pollinator habitat! An absolute magnet for dozens of species of butterflies. It will spread so should be planted with caution in small landscape situations.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Wet to medium-wet soils
Grows up to 5 feet tall
Blooms July to September
Herbaceous perennial
*Seed provenance: Edgewood Nursery (ME ecotype)
Photos courtesy of Tom Lebsack
It’s attractive stems are almost the same color as the dusty rose-colored flowers and the stems are strong so the flowers rarely need staking. Standing stems over winter are important pollinator habitat! An absolute magnet for dozens of species of butterflies. It will spread so should be planted with caution in small landscape situations.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Wet to medium-wet soils
Grows up to 5 feet tall
Blooms July to September
Herbaceous perennial
*Seed provenance: Edgewood Nursery (ME ecotype)
