A lovely native perennial with tall flowering stalks topped with orange bristly central cones surrounded by rays of reflexed, rose-purple petals. Foliage is coarse-textured and forms dense clumps that can be divided every few years. A delight to a multitude of pollinators as both a nectar and pollen source. Flowering stalks left in place add winter interest and structure to the garden and the thistle-like seeds are enjoyed by finches and other songbirds. Tolerant of a wide array of soil conditions so long as there is good drainage. Tolerates partial shade but is more floriferous in full sun.
- Plant Patent: n/a
- Container Size:
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Height: 2-5’
- Spread: 1.5-2’
- Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
- Soil Moisture: dry to average
- Bloom Time: summer
- Bloom Color: purple-pink
- Foliage Color: green
- US Native: yes
- Wildlife Benefit: birds, pollinators
- Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant
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