Description

Pure white waxy flowers look like pearls from a distance! This elegant inflorescence forms a striking contrast with the rough look of the large, bold, toothed basal leaves and stout flower stalks. The button-like flowers transition into brown rounded clusters of achenes. Easily grown. Spreads by rhizomes. A beautiful architectural plant with an upright habit. Leave standing for winter interest. Pair with purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) or pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) for a striking garden combo. Attracts bees, butterflies, moths, beneficial insects (per Heather Holm). And if you don’t know who Heather Holm is, I envy you the excitement of making her acquaintance for the first time! She is a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author with an excellent website full of amazing information: https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/. Height: 2-4 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft. Growth rate: 10-12″ in two years, 18-22″ in five years Family: Asteraceae Bloom time: May to August Sun: full sun Water: dry to medium Deer resistant photo credit: Adamantios