Bright red flower stems appear in July. Also a good tub plant. For Zones 5-10. Grows 3-5 ft. tall with soft, light green foliage that are somewhat hairy. Bears large fluffy plumes of seedhead that stand out from a distance.
Foliage turns an intense color in fall, ranging from pinkish orange to red-purple.
Sharp color lasts through winter. Excellent cutflower material for fall color. Blue green foliage growing to 6 ft. tall. Large seed heads are in panicles 6-9 inches long that droop under their own weight. This is a good accent plant that also provides a winter food source for birds.