A native Ontario perennial that attracts various pollinators with its wide, composite flowers. Does well in sandy to clay soils but prefers soil that doesn't dry out. A great choice for rain gardens and wet areas. A cousin of Joe-Pye Weed.

Height : 4-6 feet (120-180 cm) Spread : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)

Blooming Period : July to September

Light : Full to part shade

Water : Medium to wet

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 3-8

Native Ontario Habitat : Thickets, stream banks, meadows, and woodlands

Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, rain garden and naturalized areas