Thrives in full sun and medium soils - not too wet, not too dry. Low-maintenance - cut back in late spring for a season refresh.

Forms upright clumps and spreads moderately by rhizomes - great for the back of plantings by adding height and drama without overwhelm.

Native to central and easter North America, commonly found in moist prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Foliage emerges in spring and quickly add height to the garden, with flower stalks rising midsummer and blooming into fall. Dark seed heads persist into winter, providing texture and wildlife food.

A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators because of its late season nectar. Seeds feed finches and other birds, and stems offer winter habitat for insects.