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Native to the conifer woods on moist, acidic soil in the Southeastern U.S., the foliage is evergreen and smooth. The long lasting, colorful, fringed, conrnflower-like flowerheads start blooming June-July, and continue until October if kept deadheaded. Appreciate a winter mulch in areas with cold winter. Good cut flowers. Best grown in average to rich, sandy, moist, but well-drained, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Use in cottage gardens, perennial borders and containers. A reliable, old garden favorite!
Grow in light, fertile, moist but well-drained, acidic soil.
Liable to rot in damp, heavy soils.
Provide support and deadhead to prolong flowering.
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