Native Habitat:
Wet prairies, meadows, and seasonally moist open areas .
 
Bloom Time:
May – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–3 feet tall, with erect stems and basal to stem leaves that are palmately lobed. Produces clusters of pink to magenta cup-shaped flowers along the upper stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in fertile, moist soils with good drainage. Prefers sites with seasonal wetness but tolerates moderate dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia leichtlinii, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Festuca idahoensis, Lupinus micranthus.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds vibrant summer color, vertical structure, and pollinator support to urban gardens, naturalized landscapes, and wet meadow plantings. Works well in layered native plantings, habitat-focused borders, and low-maintenance urban gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its showy flowers and ecological role in supporting pollinators; valued for aesthetic and habitat purposes in wet prairie and naturalized garden settings.