Plant it where you can enjoy its cheerful display through the warm months. In the landscape it works beautifully as a sunny border plant, in small groups, or in naturalized areas. It also fits well in pollinator-focused plantings where you want steady bloom without constant fuss.

Give it well-drained soil and a spot in full sun for the strongest habit and best flowering. Once established, it handles dry conditions well and is a good choice for lean, sandy, or rocky soils. If your soil is rich and stays moist, growth may get looser, so focus on drainage and avoid overwatering.

At maturity, expect a compact, easy-to-place plant around 18-20 inches tall with a spread of about 22-24 inches. The fine texture makes a great contrast with broader-leaved perennials and ornamental grasses, while the bright blooms keep the planting looking lively.

Maintenance is simple: water regularly the first season, then as needed during prolonged dry spells. You can tidy it up by shearing lightly after a flush of bloom to encourage fresh growth and potential rebloom later, and cut stems back in early spring before new growth emerges.

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 18-20"
• Spread: 22-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes