Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low to medium; tolerates some drought once established
Height: 1–3' tall
Spread: 1–2'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: June–September
Bloom Description: Daisy-like flowers with lavender to pinkish-lilac ray petals surrounding a yellow central disc; blooms are showy and long-lasting
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong flowering, cut back old stems in late fall or early spring if desired; may slowly self-seed
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or average soils and does not perform well in heavy, wet soils
Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds are eaten by small birds.
Garden Use: Excellent for mountain gardens, prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its airy, daisy-like blooms provide long summer color and support native pollinators.