Perennial
Seed Germination: 60 day cold stratification
Sun: Partial - Shade
Water: Medium-wet - Medium-dry
Height: 1-4 ft
Spacing: 2-4 ft
Bloom: July-Oct
Listed as a Keystone Plant by the National Wildlife Federation
Deer-resistant
Loved by bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators
Tolerant of poor soil and disturbed areas
Long bloom period, often blooms through early frost
Compared to foreign plants, native plants:
Require less maintenance
Use less water
Are more beneficial to native wildlife
Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)