An all-around native favorite for its ecological value, sturdiness and beauty. Clusters of bright orange blooms in summer are attractive to butterflies and a myriad of other pollinators. Blooms are followed by seed pods that split open and disperse the downy haired seed. Leaves are 3-4" long, narrow, and pointed. Larval host plant of the monarch and queen butterflies. Prefers average to dry soils and tolerates drought well due to its tuberous taproot.
- Plant Patent: n/a
- Container Size:
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Height: 1-3’
- Spread: 1-2’
- Sun Exposure: full sun
- Soil Moisture: dry to average
- Bloom Time: summer
- Bloom Color: orange or yellow
- Foliage Color: green
- US Native: yes
- Wildlife Benefit: pollinators
- Notes: deer tolerant, drought tolerant
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