Native Habitat:
Moist meadows, open forests, and riparian areas.
 
Bloom Time:
May – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 2–5 feet tall, with erect, branching stems and finely divided, fern-like leaves. Produces clusters of small, greenish-white to pale yellow flowers arranged in airy panicles on male flowers. Pink/red female flowers.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in moist, well-drained loam, sandy, or silty soils. Prefers fertile soils and tolerates moderate seasonal moisture variability.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia leichtlinii, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca idahoensis.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds vertical structure, delicate foliage, and airy floral displays to urban gardens, naturalized landscapes, and meadow plantings. Works well in layered native plantings, habitat-focused borders, and low-maintenance urban gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, flies, and other pollinators. Dense foliage offers shelter for insects and ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its airy floral displays and delicate foliage; valued in naturalized and native plant gardens for pollinator support and layered garden structure.