Rather hairy plant from 3 to 6 feet. White blooms from late summer to first frost.
Common in dry upland prairies, old fields and open woods. Does best where sites have been disturbed through intensive grazing.
Sun Exposure | Savanna |
Soil Moisture | Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic |
Bloom Time |
Summer, Fall August, September, October |
Bloom Color | Blue |
Max Height | 2 feet |
Wetland Code | FAC+ |
Germ Code | C(60),D |
Seeds Per Packet | 500 |
Seeds Per Ounce | 350,000 |
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Other Uses:
The powdered inner cortex is applied to the hands and face to give protection from the cold.
Herbal Uses: Unknown