Native Habitat:
Open forests, meadows, and rocky slopes in western North America, including the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained soils in partial sun to light shade.
 
Bloom Time:
May – August
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–2 feet tall, with deeply lobed, palmate leaves. Produces slender stems topped with showy, five-petaled pink to purple flowers.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Partial shade to full sun; thrives in well-drained loamy or sandy soils. Tolerates moderate drought once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds seasonal color, delicate foliage texture, and vertical interest to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and woodland-inspired landscapes. Works well in layered plantings, along pathways, or in low-maintenance naturalized gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes and valued ornamentally in naturalized and woodland-style plantings.