Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
Height: 1–3' tall
Spread: 1–2'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: June–August
Bloom Description: Large, daisy-like flowers with narrow purple to pink petals radiating from a prominent orange-brown central cone; long-lasting blooms attract pollinators
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong flowering or allow seed to self-sow; cut back in late fall or early spring if desired
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils but does not tolerate wet, heavy soils
Wildlife Value: Highly attractive to native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds, especially finches.
Garden Use: Excellent for prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, and naturalized native plantings. Its long bloom period and striking flowers make it a centerpiece in perennial gardens.