Tall stalks are adorned purple-pinkish, pea-like flowers. A deep taproot makes this plant very drought tolerant. A nitrogen fixing species that improves the soil for surrounding plants.

Please note, that the seeds are naturally spread by sticking to passing mammals (similar to the grouping of plants known as hitchhikers). Although, this is a very effective strategy for the perennial, this may lead to complications for the gardener who in plants it nearby a frequently used pathway or owns pets with fur.

Height : 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) Spread : 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Bloom Period : July to August

Light : Full sun to partial shade

Water : Medium to Moist

Soil : Sand, Loam, Clay

Zone : 3-7

Native Habitat : Prairies, moist fields

Landscape Uses : Prairies, naturalized gardens, wildlife garden