Landscape | Excellent for use in herbaceous and cut flower borders. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed, division, and root cuttings. |
Cultivation | Very hardy, but should be planted in full sun in a well-drained soil. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Bark/Stem Description | Simple stems that are hairy below. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are lanceolate, growing to 15 x 1.5 cm. |
Flower Description | Solitary capitula to 15 cm in diameter with ray florets to 2.5 cm, drooping, light purple or rose-pink. |