Pollinator favorite · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to part sun (best flowering in full sun)
- Soil: Average to dry (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Early to late summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Cylindrical, bottlebrush-shaped blooms bring strong vertical interest
- Long bloom period through much of the summer
- Leaves release a soft anise scent when touched
Why wildlife loves it
- Nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Host plant for several species of moths
Fun to see
- Native bees climb the flower spike like a ladder, dipping into the tiny tubular blooms as they gather nectar.
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
