Zone: 3-9
Height: 2-4' x 1-2'
Light Needs: Full sun
Easily grown in rich, medium to wet soils and needs constant moisture, soils should never be allowed to dry out. Tubular flowers are 2-lipped, with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves (to 4" long). Late summer bloom period. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Effective in moist areas of woodland/shade gardens, wet meadows or along streams or ponds. Water gardens. Rain garden. Also adds late summer bloom and height to borders as long as soils are kept uniformly moist.
Category: Perennials