Grows well in sun or light shade and in moist thickets to medium and drier meadows and prairies. Bloomtime is late summer and reaches a height of 1'-4'. Looks nice when planted with Purple Coneflower, Stiff Goldenrod and Sweet Black-eyed Susan. The bright pink flowers that cluster at the top of this plant are a wonderful addition to any prairie. The slender, spreading and hairy stems grow 1'- 2' tall and hold stiff opposite leaves.
Pollination is achieved by long-tongued insects such as butterflies.
This native plant earns its name by growing to a height of 4'-6' tall and providing pink, billowy clusters of fragrant flowers atop the tall stems. It blooms mid-summer and is native to moist prairies but will adapt to medium soil conditions. Attracts butterflies and looks good with spotted Joe Pye Weed, Boneset or Blue Flag. This native wildflower grows in clumps with spikes holding pink flowers on top. Blooms June thru August in dry sandy soil or dry prairies.