These plants are excellent pollinator attractors and are lifesaver for the Monarch and other butterflies, in particular. Also a good supply the needed nectar for the butterflies. The Syriaca and is about same height (3-4’) as the Silky form. They also make excellent cut flowers. The fluff has been used to mop up oil spills
at sea which is quite effective. Bowstrings were once made from the stalks by some tribes.
Quantity: 20 seeds
Growing Details
Zone: 3-9
Height:2-3 ft Spread 0.75-1 ft
Bloom Time: June-August
Sow the seeds in the greenhouse in early spring, though stored seed might need 2 - 3 weeks cold stratification (in your refrigerator or freezer for two or three weeks or more).
Note: Will self-seed in the landscape, so remove seed pods before they split open to prevent unwanted spread. Can also spread by rhizomes.
