An amazing plant that is really at home in a prairie planting scheme. Ideal in a moist sunny site this is a real eye-catcher, also being ideal for the back of the autumn border. Cluster of beautiful rosy-red starry flowers, (larger than the species) are borne above large clumps of tall stems bearing lanceolate leave. Fluffy seed heads add to the attraction as the days shorten. Height 120-150cm (4-5')
Common NameBitterleaf
Approx Height (10 yrs.)120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Flower ColourPurple
Plant TypeHerbaceous