Architectural texture · Four-season interest
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet; adaptable
Plant details
Size: ~1.5-2 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Blooms: Late spring–early summer; ornamental seed heads persist into winter
Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Graceful, fountain-like foliage adds texture and movement to the garden.
- Unusual star-shaped seed heads resemble medieval maces and provide months of ornamental interest.
- Thrives in rain gardens and other spots with consistently moist soil.
Why wildlife loves it
- Dense clumps provide cover for beneficial insects and other small wildlife.
- Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.
- Larval host for butterflies and moths
Fun to see
The remarkable seed heads mature from fresh green to warm brown and often persist through winter, bringing sculptural beauty to the garden long after the flowers have faded.
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
