Characteristics: Herbaceous perennial, simple, course-toothed, narrowly oblong to lance-shaped leaves. Flowers: Bright blue upright flowers August-October. Growth: Slow growing. Height: 2-3’ Shade: Full sun to partial shade Habitat: Fresh water marshes, streambanks, woodlands, meadows and swamps. Hydrology: Facultative wetland+, irregular inundation and upland. Range: Maine to Manitoba and Colorado, south to North Carolina and Texas. Comments: Long blooming perennial. Nectar source for butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects.
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