Obligate WetlandPlant almost always occurs in wetlands.
Facultative WetlandUsually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
FacultativePlant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.
Facultative UplandUsually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
Obligate UplandPlant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.
Prefers well-drained loamy soil in full sun. It produces pale lavender or pink blooms in 2-inch globes on the top of 24- inch tall stems. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies and honeybees.