Description
Ideal for rain gardens, shorelines, and wetland restorations; supports pollinators and other beneficial insects; vital food source in late summer/fall, crucial for insects building up reserves for winter; deer-resistant.
Soil Type: Sand, gravel, loam, clay
Soil Moisture: Mesic-Wet
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 2-4’
Spread: 1-2’
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: August-October
Host Plant for: Ruby Tiger moth, Wavy-lined Emerald moth, and Brown-hooded Owlet caterpillars
Companion Plants: Marsh Milkweed, coneflowers, Blazing stars, Asters, Blue Lobelia
