Height: This rhizomatous perennial can grow from 3 to 5 ft. tall.

Habitat: Grows best in well drained soil and full to part sun.

Foliage: Alternate, lance shaped, green leaves.

Flowers (Inflorescence): Beautiful spikes of large purple and red flowers with white centers. Blooms May though September.

Fruits: Seed heads break open and a white fluff unfolds with the seed attached. Fluff helps the seed to float in the air.

Natural Habitat: Found most anywhere there is an open area.

Why is it good for my garden? This striking perennial is great for areas that need a large splash of color. This plant adapts to most any area. Bees love this plant and a lot of honey bees use it, makes some of the best honey you will ever taste. If you are planting a pollinator garden this is a must have. Rufous Hummingbirds enjoy eating from these flowers.

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For more information please check out the Burke Herbarium link below:

https://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/ima...