Pollinator-forward · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to part sun
- Site: Average, well-drained soil (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall
- Bloom time: Summer
- Deer Resistant: sometimes
Why we love it
- Showy, cheerful perennial with bold pinkish purple color
- Blooms reliably through most of summer
- Seed heads add sculptural interest to the winter garden
Why wildlife loves it
- Provides rich nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Seed heads feed birds when left standing into fall and winter
Fun to see
- Notice how large butterflies land on the central cone. It’s actually hundreds of tiny flowers packed into a sturdy landing pad, allowing heavier pollinators to fuel up without the flower drooping.
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
