Wild Quinine is a tough North American native prized for its long-lasting display of button-like white flower clusters that bloom from early summer into early fall. Held above sturdy stems, the blooms retain their shape long after flowering, adding texture and interest to the garden well into the season. Its coarse, deep green foliage forms a handsome clump that blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and other prairie perennials. Butterflies and a variety of beneficial pollinators are drawn to the flowers, while deer generally leave the foliage alone. Found naturally in prairies and open woodlands, Wild Quinine is an excellent choice for native plantings, pollinator gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. It thrives in full sun and prefers dry to average, well-drained soil, but it is notably tolerant of clay soils once established. This long-lived perennial requires little maintenance, develops excellent drought tolerance, and will slowly form larger clumps over time, making it a reliable and resilient addition to the landscape.