Easily grown in average, medium moisture soils in part shade to full shade. Common in the Virginia mountains; frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent in the Coastal Plain
It is a host plant for Spring Azure, Holly Blue, and Appalacian Azure (Celastrina neglectamajor) butterflies/larvae
Tall fairy spires in the woods towering over 30 inch fine foliage. Allow seedheads to remain for winter interest.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
The leaves are attractive and the showy flowers are followed by interesting seedheads. although the flowers have an unpleasant, somewhat medicinal odor, the seedheads are often utilized in flower arrangements
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