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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Stiffly upright foliage; flowers in spikes

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders natives

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: purple

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 1-4 '

Width: 6"

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Propagation by corms; transplant in the fall. Attracts butterflies.