Description

A traditional and lovely prairie wildflower. Coarse, hairy plant. Stems may be branched or unbranched. Purple-pink petals surround brilliant orange cones which will feed the goldfinches in winter if not deadheaded. Will rebloom without deadheading. May self-seed. Special value to native bees. Height: 2-5 ft. Spread: 1.5-2 ft. Family: Asteraceae Bloom time: June to August Sun: full sun to part shade Water: dry to medium Deer resistant photo credit: Jg44.89