The name comes from the fact that its tubular flowers can be moved and will stay in place temporarily, making it a fun novelty in the garden.
Grows vigorously through underground rhizomes, which helps it form colonies—great for naturalized areas, but it can be aggressive in small gardens.
The name comes from the fact that its tubular flowers can be moved and will stay in place temporarily, making it a fun novelty in the garden.
Grows vigorously through underground rhizomes, which helps it form colonies—great for naturalized areas, but it can be aggressive in small gardens.
Bloom: late summer to early fall
Habitats: limestone glades; moist meadows along rivers and borders of lakes; moist to mesic black soil prairies; openings in woodland areas and along woodland borders; open moist areas near railroads; seeps; thickets
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to average
Plant type (height): forb (up to 4 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: rich loamy soil (can contain some clay or gravel)
