Deciduous shrub · Late-summer bloom · Pollinator favorite
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade; blooms best in full sun
Soil: Average to wet
Plant details
Size: Approximately 2–5 ft tall × 2–4 ft wide
Blooms: summer into early fall
Fall color: Gold
Deer resistance: Moderate
Why we love it
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White to pink flower clusters bloom late in the season, when many other shrubs have finished flowering
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Its compact, multi-stemmed form works well in borders, naturalized plantings, and low hedges
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Spreads gradually by suckers, helping stabilize soil and create a fuller planting
Why wildlife loves it
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Late-season flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
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Serves as a larval host plant for the Spring Azure butterfly
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Songbirds eat the seeds from the brown capsules that form in fall
Fun to see
The flowers open gradually from the top downward, extending the show and the pollinator activity over several weeks.
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
