Has unique purple flowers that sit clustered at the end of each stem. The flowers are primarily pollinated by bumblebees because they are strong enough to pry open the blooms. Enjoys moist sites with ample amounts of sun. This is a late summer to fall blooming perennial.

Height : 2 feet (60 cm) Spread : 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Bloom Period : August to October

Light : Full to Partial Sun

Water : Medium to wet

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 3-6

Native Habitat : Moist meadows, wetland margins, creek channels

Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows, wildflower garden, pond margin