Native Habitat:
Open forests, meadows, and grassy slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
April – June
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–2 feet tall, with pinnately compound leaves arranged in a ladder-like pattern. Produces clusters of showy pink to rose flowers atop erect stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Provides vertical structure, vibrant seasonal blooms, and layered foliage texture to urban meadows, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator gardens. Works well in low-maintenance borders and habitat-focused plantings.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Foliage offers shelter for insects and ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its early- to mid-spring blooms; valued in naturalized and pollinator-friendly garden plantings.