Beautiful pale purple tufts on very tall stalks with jagged, prickly leaves.
Great for naturalized areas or backdrops to a prairie garden.
This native is biennial. The original plant has a short life span, but abundantly self-seeds.
Attracts many species of bees, along with butterflies, & hummingbirds.
Goldfinches are particularly fond of the seeds.
Blooms in full to partial sun Aug-Oct.
Grows 5-8ft tall in dry to medium soil.
Deer & rabbit resistant.