Native Habitat:
Open meadows, grasslands, and prairies.
 
Bloom Time:
May – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–3 feet tall, with erect stems and basal to stem leaves that are lobed and palmate. Produces clusters of pink to magenta cup-shaped flowers along the upper stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils with good drainage. Prefers moderately fertile soils and tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Festuca idahoensis, Lupinus micranthus.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Provides vibrant mid-summer color, vertical structure, and pollinator support in urban meadows, naturalized landscapes, and native garden plantings. Works well in layered plantings, habitat-focused borders, and low-maintenance gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense foliage provides shelter for insects and small invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its showy flowers and ecological benefits; valued in native plant gardens for pollinator support and aesthetic appeal in meadow and prairie-style landscapes.