Native Habitat:
Moist meadows, coastal prairies, and riparian areas.
 
Bloom Time:
April – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 6–18 inches tall, with trifoliate, oval leaves and erect flowering stems. Produces globular clusters of pink to purple flowers atop slender stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in sandy, loamy, or silty soils. Prefers moderate fertility and tolerates seasonal wetness or dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca idahoensis.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds spring to early summer color, low-growing texture, and pollinator support to urban gardens, naturalized landscapes, and native prairie plantings. Works well in layered plantings, habitat-focused borders, and low-maintenance meadows.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Foliage and stems provide shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its attractive flowers and ecological role; valued in native meadow, prairie, and pollinator-supportive garden plantings.