Floodplain forests, mesic to occasionally dry-mesic upland forests, seepage swamps, fens, seeps, stream banks, tidal swamps, and moist meadows. Frequent to common in the Virginia mountains and Piedmont; infrequent in the Coastal Plain
The blooms are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other insect pollinators. and seeds attract birds. The foliage is one of the few larval food sources for the northern metalmark butterfly
Semi-evergreen. Weedy. Hardy groundcover
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
Liver toxicity; skin irritation following contact
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