Movement plant · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun
- Site: Average to dry, well-drained
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Late summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Striking blue-green foliage in spring and summer shifts to rich reds and oranges in fall, aging to soft brown in winter
- Fluffy silver seed heads emerge in fall and last through winter extending the plant’s beauty
- Its fine texture and upright form make bold flowering plants around it stand out
Why wildlife loves it
- Queen bumble bees nest at the base where they safely overwinter
- Host plant for many skipper butterflies, including Cobweb, Leonard’s, and Dusted Skippers
- Small songbirds eat the seeds
Fun to see
- Birds pulling at the dry blades in spring to line their nests
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
