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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Basal rosette; foliage covered with stiff hairs; flowers daisy-like on a stiff peduncle.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders cutflowers herbs natives

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high medium

Flower Color: Purple, pink, white

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 2-3'

Width: 1-2'

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Deadhead to prolong bloom; in some locations can agressively reseed; seedlings may not be true to type; roots used historically to boost the immune system.