Light Requirements
•    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) to partial shade (2 to 6 hours of direct sunlight).

Soil Preference
•    Highly adaptable to all types of soil, including clay, loam, sand, shallow, and rocky soil.
•    Prefers acidic soil (pH < 6.0) with good drainage.
•    Highly tolerant, managing moist, occasionally dry, or occasionally wet conditions.

Wildlife Benefit
•    Pollinator Magnet: Strongly attracts bees (native sweat bees, bumblebees, honey bees), butterflies, and other pollinators for nectar and pollen.
•    Larval Host: Serves as a host plant supporting larvae of the Wavy-lined Emerald moth (Synchlora aerata).
•    Bird Food: Serves as an Audubon-recognized wildlife food source.

Human Uses
•    Edible & Beverages: Dried leaves and flowers are used to make teas and flavorings.
•    Pest Deterrent: Crushed leaves can be rubbed on the skin as a mosquito repellent.
•    Landscape & Sensory Design: Ideal for pollinator, rain, native, or sensory gardens (garden for the blind), as well as meadows, slopes, and pond edges.

Resistance to Challenges
•    Drought & Dry Soil: Displays strong resistance to drought and dry soils.
•    Soil Erosion: Excellent for stabilization on slopes and banks due to erosion resistance.
•    Pest/Disease Resilience: Highly resilient with no significant insect or disease problems reported.