Dry sandy or rocky habitats, including xeric pastures and road banks, open maritime forests and dunes, sandhill woodlands, granite flatrocks, and exposed outcrops; occasionally on shale barrens or in rocky limestone woodlands. Infrequent throughout Virginia, but locally common in some areas
Birds and Box Turtles will eat the fruits. Bees are attracted to the flowers
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
Use caution when handling this plant because the bristles can get into the skin and cause irritation. Wear protective gloves
My Native Garden
Put together a printable/downloadable list of plants that you have in your garden.