Large clusters of white blooms in the fall. Better suited for naturalizing rather than formal gardens, and it makes a good transition plant between gardens and a more natural setting. Can be kept a little more compact by growing in full sun and drier soils. It gets its name from its habit of exuding water from the stem during frosts which then turns into interesting ice ribbons. Nectar source for butterflies and bees, including fall-migrating monarchs. Host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly (Chlosyne nycteis) as well as several moth species. Birds eat the seeds.
- Height: 3′-6′
- Spread: 3′
- Sun: Part sun
- Soil Moisture: Dry to moist
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Image 1: © Katherine Wagner-Reiss CC BY-SA 4.0
Images 2 &3: © Charlsie Shaver
