S. tomentosa is covered in sharp, narrow, upright pink flowers in midsummer. In the wild it is found in wet, open meadows and swamp edges, but it grows in just about any average garden soil. It's a great species for birds, bees and butterflies.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Attracts Bees |
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Attracts Butterflies |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Compaction Tolerant |
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Urban Environment |
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Additional Attributes
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Low Maintenance |
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Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization |
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Landscape Use
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Naturalize |
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Hedge/screening |
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Rain Garden |
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Massing |
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Specimen |
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Growth Habit
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