Native perennial, typically 1-3 ft tall, included on Dr. Robert Gegear’s pollinator-support plant list and serving as a host plant for Gray Hairstreak and Gray Half-Spot Moth. Best in full sun to part shade and dry-to-medium sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils, including meadows, woodland edges, utility corridors, and pollinator plantings. Drought tolerant once established and valued for its abundant midsummer pollen production.