This perennial reaches up to 60 inches (5 ft) tall, forming upright clumps spaced 6–12 inches apart. It blooms in August and September, preferring full sun and moist, loamy soil. Its striking purple spikes are excellent in prairie plantings or as cut flowers.
Ecological Benefits
Nectar-rich blooms feed bees, butterflies (including Monarchs), and hummingbirds, while the foliage supports larvae of several moth species.
Prairie Fairy Notes
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; can host multiple Monarchs simultaneously.
