Native range: Most of North America
Size: 3-5’ tall, 2-3’ feet wide
Growing conditions: Full sun; moist to wet soil; tolerates clay; good for rain gardens and wet meadows
Bloom period: August-October
Wildlife value: Late-season nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies when few other flowers remain
Garden benefits: late-summer and fall color; deer and rabbit resistant; thrives in wet spots. Despite the name, it doesn’t cause hay fever.
Native range: Most of North America
Size: 3-5’ tall, 2-3’ feet wide
Growing conditions: Full sun; moist to wet soil; tolerates clay; good for rain gardens and wet meadows
Bloom period: August-October
Wildlife value: Late-season nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies when few other flowers remain
Garden benefits: late-summer and fall color; deer and rabbit resistant; thrives in wet spots. Despite the name, it doesn’t cause hay fever.
