Insect-support powerhouse · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Average to dry, well-drained
Plant Details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late summer
- Deer Resistant: yes
Why we love it
- Makes an excellent backdrop for more colorful or dramatic plants
- Button-like clusters of white flowers form tight, cauliflower-like heads and bloom a month or more
Why wildlife loves it
- Flowers are consistently visited by a wide range of pollinators
- Supports a high diversity of beneficial insects
- Insect activity helps feed birds and other wildlife
Fun to See
- Multiple pollinators visiting at once—look closely to spot the range of species and behaviors
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
