Soft structure · Sun to part-sun gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part shade to full sun; may struggle in hot, dry conditions
- Soil: Average to moist (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–3 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide (flower stems 3-4ft)
- Blooms: Early-mid summer
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Forms neat, rounded clumps that help to create a calm, cohesive look
- Airy flower stems rise above the foliage in early summer, adding height, movement, and a soft translucent quality to the garden
- Deep, dense roots help stabilize soil and improve soil health over time
Why wildlife loves it
- Seeds provide food for birds
- Foliage and shape provide shelter and nesting material
- Host plant for several species of butterflies and moths
Fun to see
- In early summer, clouds of delicate flower stems rise above the foliage and catch the light — backlit by morning or evening sun, the whole plant seems to shimmer and glow
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
