Large, domed flowerheads of pink, light purple, or off-white add soft color and texture to the summer and fall garden. The leaves are purple-tinged on thick stems suffused with maroon. This eastern U.S. native attracts butterflies from mid-summer to early fall.

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Noteworthy CharacteristicsGrow this plant where its stature can be appreciated, in a mixed border or in wild or other naturalized areas. 

CareIt prefers moist, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade.

PropagationSow seed in a cold frame in spring; divide in spring.

ProblemsRust, powdery mildew, white smut, Cercospora and Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight, snail, slugs.

• Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Plant Width : 3 to 6 feet
• Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
• Bloom Time : Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
• Growth Rate : Fast
• Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Maintenance : Low
• Moisture : Medium Moisture
• Plant Type : Perennials
• Flower Color : Pink, White
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest