Color of flowers: purple Blooms: late-spring, early summer Attracts the following pollinators: bumble bees and especially monarch butterflies
Distribution (where they occur): dry fields, woodland clearings, dry semi-open woodlands, moist meadows - rocky, sandy calcareous soils of open deciduous woods and swamps forests - sedge meadows bordering wetlands - grassy clearings in dry, open woodlands Sunlight: semi-shade, can be placed in full sun if watered regularly Soil moisture level: dry Adapted to the following soil types: well-drained, sandy - prefers soil rich in calcium or magnesium - soils covering bedrock in CT Drought tolerant: flexible Soil pH range of tolerance: 6.6 - 7.5
Where/how to plant: we recommend that you plant this species in its native habitat, or conditions that mimic its native habitat, such as in a place that is well-drained but has plenty of moisture Management: water regularly
Notes: rare in CT; will not spread aggressively like Common Milkweed will
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