Bloom time: summer to early fall
Habitats: abandoned fields; degraded seasonal wetlands; edges of marshes; fence rows; low areas along railroads; low areas near ponds or rivers; prairie swales; roadside ditches; swamps; vacant lots; waste areas; wet prairies
Lifespan: annual
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 4 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: rich loamy soil