A delightfully aromatic herb with light, feathery foliage. Tiny flowers are white, or occasionally blushed with pink, and are grouped into dense, slightly mounded flowerheads. This herb is purported to have several medicinal uses. Much loved by bees and butterflies. Deer Resistant. Semi-evergreen.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Per/Ann: Perennial
- Sun/Shade: Sun /partial shade
- Zones: 3b to 11
- Height: 10” to 36”
- Bloom time: Summer
- Habitat: Varied; open moist prairies to dry hillsides
- Stratification: none
*CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE*
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
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