Host plant · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun
- Site: Dry to average, well-drained
Plant Details
- Size: ~1–2 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Early to mid summer
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Compact, mounded form that works well at the front or middle of a bed
- Bright orange flowers add a distinctive pop of color and last through most of summer
- Slowly spreads, creating a natural-looking drift
Why wildlife loves it
- Host plant for monarch butterflies, whose populations are under serious threat
- Nectar-rich flowers attract a wide range of pollinators
Fun to See
- Look for tiny comma-shaped holes in the leaves—evidence of monarch caterpillars beginning their life here. See if tiny caterpillar feeding on the underside of leaf.
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
