Late-season anchor · Shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part shade to full shade
- Soil: Average to moist; tolerates dry
Plant details
- Size: ~3-5 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
- Bloom time: Fall
- Deer resistant: Sometimes
Why we love it
- Just when summer color fades, clouds of soft blue flowers appear in fall, bringing light and abundance to shaded gardens late in the season
- Thrives in tough, shady spots where many plants struggle
- Distinctive heart-shaped leaves form a pleasing base earlier in the season
Why wildlife loves it
- Important source of nectar and pollen for pollinators in fall, when food is scarce
- Supports several specialist mining bees
- Host plant for some butterflies and moths
Fun to see
- The center of the flower shifts from yellow to pink after pollination and as the blooms age
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
