About
This large, clump-forming perennial to 2.5m with whorls of long, coarse, pointed leaves on stiff, upright stems. Produces large, domed clusters, to 30cmacross,of small, greyish-white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn.
About the genus
A small genus of five flowering herbaceous perennial species native to North America. Erect, stout stems carry lance-shaped leaves and terminal large, fluffy clusters of many small, pink, sometimes white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bogs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in sun or part shade
PruningCut back at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by softwood basal stem cuttings or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free