Type: Annual
Sun / water: Full sun / water as needed
When I plant it: Late winter to early summer. Watch for pests like aphids during hot, wet periods.
What I’ve seen
Purple flowers. A host plant for monarch eggs.
How I use it
Grown as a feeder plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. The flowers attract other pollinators as well.
This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.