There are not many place you will find this p[lant at the garden center yet it is native in every lower 48 state except Maine and California. Nature can’t be too wrong about this plant that is one of the ideal summer blooming meadow plants that you can find. Tall growing with deep green, fuzzy feeling foliage, this selection becomes a rounded bush by mid-summer that tops itself with long, pipe cleaner-like spike with whorls of flower buds. These buds begin to bloom in early July revealing pinkish-lavender flowers that start at the bottom of the flower spike first and work their way up as the next 4 to 6 weeks progress. The butterflies love this constant summer color and will visit often for a nectar treat from a plant that is tolerant of poor soil, hot sun and drought. Naturalize it in groups in an open area for the best effect and watch the long bloom and butterfly show!