Native Habitat:
Moist meadows, streambanks, and open forest edges.
 
Bloom Time:
August – October
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–3 feet tall, with erect stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Produces small, daisy-like lavender to purple flowers with yellow centers in dense terminal clusters.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in moist, well-drained loam, sandy, or silty soils. Prefers fertile soils and tolerates occasional seasonal wetness.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca idahoensis.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds late-season color, pollinator support, and vertical structure to urban gardens, naturalized landscapes, and meadow plantings. Works well in layered native plantings, low-maintenance borders, and pollinator-friendly habitat 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 vibrant late-season blooms; valued in native plant gardens and naturalized landscapes for pollinator support and aesthetic appeal.