Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Prairie Shoestring, Wild Tea
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: July-August
Height: 2' to 4'
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 2a-9b
Germination: Pour 180F water over seeds, let soak overnight. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 16000
Imagine planting a wildflower that could very well outlive you! This hardy perennial sends out roots up to 10 feet in length, gathering any available water. It was found growing over lead ore deposits, thus it became Lead Plant. Note the spires of blooms with beautiful contrast between its soft purple petals and blazing orange centers. A fascinating and long-lived specimen.
