Who it's for
- Excellent for Wet or Boggy Areas
- High Pollinator Appeal and Native Beauty
- Highly Adaptable and Hardy Perennial
Who should skip it
- Mild Toxicity Concerns
- Potential for Aggressive Spreading
- Strict Moisture Requirements
Key Specs
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
Moist / Wet
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Acidic Soil
Mature Height
Up to 36 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Planting Depth
Base of stem(s) at soil surface after watering
Growing Zones
5-9
Native To
North America; Central US
Light Requirement
High
Care Level
Easy
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