20-30" tall. Also called Gayfeather.
Stiff dense “bottlebrush” magical magenta-purple flower wands, above fine grass-like foliage. Blooms from July to September.
Adds elegant structure to the perennial border and mixed bouquets. For cutflowers, be sure to leave at least a third of the stem on the plant for best results.
Beloved by pollinators of all sorts, including hummingbirds; leave seedheads standing for the birds in fall.
Tolerates a broad range of growing conditions, but not drought. Plant in full sun, 3" deep, 8-12" apart, in well-drained fertile soil. Native to eastern North America. Z3. (1¼–1½" corms)
ships in spring