What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Nectarabundant
Pollenabundant
Mulch_biomassmedium
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new growth in spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about 60 days after emergence and can last for up to 3 months.
senescenceFoliage begins to die back with the first autumn frost.
dormancyEnters dormancy after senescence, lasting through winter until spring.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold stratification for 30-60 days
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies, beneficial insects, birds
Can host diseasesaster yellows, powdery mildew