Towering flower columns make this native an instant focal point in any planting scheme. Multiple branching stems create extended blooming displays that support diverse pollinator communities throughout late summer. Adapts well to various moisture levels from soggy to moderately dry.

Native range: Throughout the continental United States (all states except Alaska and Hawaii) and much of southern Canada (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island)

Size: 4-6 feet tall, space 2 feet apart

Growing conditions: Full sun, wet to average soil

Bloom period: July through September

Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; larval host for Common Buckeye butterfly and Verbena moth; seeds eaten by cardinals, sparrows, and juncos

Garden benefits: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, attracts pollinators