A bold, old-fashioned perennial with thistle-like deep crimson flowers held above upright stems and gray-green foliage. Richly colored blooms attract pollinators and add striking contrast to sunny borders, meadow plantings, and cutting gardens.
| Perennial | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Well-drained soil | |
| Cut flowers | |
| Meadow gardens | |
| 24-36" | |
| 18-24" | |
| 18-24" | |
| Summer | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Echinacea, Salvia, Coreopsis, Achillea |