Its deeply lobed leaves resemble tiny palm fronds, inspiring its species name palmata.
Provides nectar for pollinators, while seeds are eaten by songbirds like goldfinches.
Once established, it’s long-lived, deer-resistant, and thrives in poor soils, making it a reliable choice for naturalistic landscapes.
Its deeply lobed leaves resemble tiny palm fronds, inspiring its species name palmata.
Provides nectar for pollinators, while seeds are eaten by songbirds like goldfinches.
Once established, it’s long-lived, deer-resistant, and thrives in poor soils, making it a reliable choice for naturalistic landscapes.
Bloom: early summer
Habitats: abandoned fields; gravel prairies; hill prairies; limestone glades; open areas of rocky upland forests; sand prairies; savannas; well-drained black soil prairies
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: clay-loam; loam; sandy loam; some gravel
