Family

Asteraceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Herbaceous

Height

1 - 5ft

Spread

- ft

Flower Color

White

Fruit

Capsule;

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist

Blooms

July - October

Fall Color

Habitat

rich woods, thickets, clearings, meadows

Notes

tough plant; cultivars available; prefers basic soils; poisonous to livestock, causing trembling and loss of weight; very variable species

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