Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
Height: 6–18" tall
Spread: 12–18"
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: April–June
Bloom Description: Nodding, bell-shaped flowers in pink to reddish tones, followed by distinctive feathery seed heads that resemble wispy plumes of smoke
Maintenance: Very low; cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring; may self-seed naturally in suitable conditions
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils and does not perform well in wet or heavy soils
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract native bees and early-season pollinators; seeds may be used by small birds.
Garden Use: Ideal for prairie gardens, rock gardens, naturalized landscapes, and xeriscapes. Its unique feathery seed heads provide early-season interest and add airy texture to plantings.