Pale, drooping pink flowers sit atop a thick, hairy stem which ranges from green to purple. Its deep taproot will make it very drought tolerant once established. It needs well drained, soil or the root will start to rot. It can spread aggressively and needs competing plants, such as prairie grasses, to help limit its spread. Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 3 feet
Bloom Time: June to July
Species Notes: Native and rare in Dane County (view range map).
