Queen of the Prairie

This is a rare, robust, and ridiculously showy plant. Spectacular frothy, vibrantly-pink flowers (June-August) are framed by deeply-lobed showy foliage that somewhat resembles maple leaves. Seeds appear as dry achenes, and are easy to overlook. Tolerates occasional flooding, poorly-drained soil, clay, occasional drought, and in some places is considered an indicator plant of high-quality wetlands (it generally prefers to grow in wet soil, but will tolerate average soil). Spreads readily by rhizomes and can create incredibly showy masses when growing in ideal conditions. The flowers are favorites of small native bees, and although this species can get to be quite tall, it very rarely flops over. Generally considered somewhat deer and rabbit resistant. There seems to be some variety in flower color, with some conditions or plants having paler pink flowers, but this species is incredibly showy regardless.

6-8 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 5b-7a
Perennial Deer Resistant

Native Range: PA south to NC, west to MO and IA. North to MI, including the Upper Peninsula. Rare in PA, MD, VA, NC, MI, IN, IL, MO, and IA. Considered extirpated in NJ

Queen of the Prairie in a quart pot $16.50 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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