Description

Key Information:

Soil: Mesic (Medium) – Xeric (Dry)
Sun: Part Sun – Shade
Height: 2-3 feet
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Season: June – September

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Suggested Uses: Wild Quinine is a very interesting and unique plant. Its leaves are rough and silvery green and its flowers are like white buttons neatly arranged and displayed on the top of the flower stalk. It makes a unique addition to any fresh cut or dried flower bouquet and will hold its shape and beauty for a long time. Deer resistant. A great option for heavy clay soils.

Native Range: Native to the eastern half of the U.S.  Native to the very southeastern tip of Minnesota.

Pollinators: Beneficial insects including syrphid flies, tachnid flies and syrphid flies.

Flowers: The 5 tiny petal-like ray flowers surround a large center disk.

Leaves: The ovate or lance-shaped leaves are have toothed or wavy edges.

More information: USDA plant profile