Canadian/Cimarron Breaks, Caprock Canyons Badlands Breaks, Flat Tablelands and Valleys, Semiarid Canadian Breaks
Floodplains and Low Terraces1, Northern Blackland Prairie, Southern Blackland Prairie
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Height
1
to
2
ft.
Spread
1
to
2
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Well Drained
Light Requirement
Sun
Water Requirement
Medium
Native Habitat
Grassland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White, Green
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Seasonal Interest
Nectar, Larval Host
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies, Bees
Maintenance
Will inevitably have aphids, but not a problem unless the plant looks sick. Treat aphids with soapy water not pesticides. Propagation: Root cuttings, Seed.
Comments
Blooms March-October. Narrow leaves. Interesting seed pod. Milky sap can irritate skin and eyes! Nectar for bees, butterflies. Larval Host: Queen and Monarch butterflies.