{"title":"Monarda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Bee Balm or Bergamot, Monardas are fantastic pollinator attractors. Its slender branches grow up to 3' tall and put out frilly purple flower clusters, and underground it develops a system of rhizomes which it uses to come back year after year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"north-east-native-mix","title":"Northeast Native Wildflower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvite this blend of native wildflowers into a patch of bare ground; within 2-3 years, you will have manifested a beautiful plant community, one that provides habitat for the many organisms that have co-evolved with the native plants of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix shifts based on availability, but it includes only plants that are native to the eastern half of North America. Commonly included species include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartridge Pea (\u003ci\u003eChamaecrista fasciculata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvening Primrose (\u003ci\u003eOenothera biennis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenstemon (\u003ci\u003ePenstemon digitalis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinacea (\u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoreopsis (\u003ci\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Blanket (\u003ci\u003eGaillardia pulchella\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Tick Trefoil (\u003ci\u003eDesmodium canadense\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Bergamot (\u003ci\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudbeckia \u003cem\u003e(Rudbeckia hirta)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOhio Spiderwort \u003cem\u003e(Tradescantia ohiensis)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid Goldenrod (\u003ci\u003eSolidago rigida\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray Goldenrod (\u003ci\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGayfeather (\u003ci\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Alexander (\u003ci\u003eZizia aurea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEastern Columbine (\u003ci\u003eAquilegia canadensis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew England Aster (\u003ci\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Aster (\u003ci\u003eSymphyotrichum laeve\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Blue Indigo (\u003ci\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotted Joe Pye Weed (\u003ci\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sows 25-30 square feet; 1 ounce sows 80-100 square feet; 4 ounces sows 300-500 square feet; and 1 pound sows 1200-2000 square feet. For best results, sow in cold-weather months, at least one month before cold weather yields to spring. Full instructions are below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_Meadow_Instructions.pdf?v=1755629390\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflower and Meadow Growing Instructions PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":31280938090541,"sku":"gp_northeast_native_mix","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31280938123309,"sku":"hp_northeast_native_mix","price":13.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounces","offer_id":31280938057773,"sku":"fp_northeast_native_mix","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31280938156077,"sku":"mp_northeast_native_mix","price":121.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/North-East-Native-Mix-vendor-unknown-1630676762.jpg?v=1754581371"},{"product_id":"pollinator-petal-patch","title":"Pollinator Petal Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy do flowers come in so many colors? One theory is that the colors attract pollinators. But insects, including solitary bees, honey bees, butterflies, wasps, and flies, don't see color the same way we do. Their compound eyes can detect most of the colors we can't but they also see UV light, invisible to humans. To their eyes, every beautiful bloom is a veritable bullseye, a combination of visible and UV light patterns that guide them toward sustaining nectar, thus continuing the cycle of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes New England Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Penstemon, Indian Blanket, Evening Primrose, Wild Bergamot, Milkweed, and Ohio Spiderwort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sow a 3'x10' garden plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo find out more about the Artist, checkout our Blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.mom\/blogs\/blog\/meet-the-face-of-our-2019-catalog?_pos=22\u0026amp;_sid=bcfb4fa1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Pollinator Petal Patch\"\u003ePollinator Petal Patch \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31231303450669,"sku":"ap_pollinator_petal_patch","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Pollinator-Petal-Patch-vendor-unknown-1630680883.jpg?v=1735579495"},{"product_id":"wild-bergamot","title":"Wild Bergamot","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn midsummer, this native wildflower graces the landscape with its light lavender blossoms, offering nectar to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is an important and beloved native plant that signals a healthy and diverse Northeast meadow ecosystem—and a field aglow in the classic pink tone is a glorious sight to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo humans, Wild Bergamot, also known as Bee Balm, provides food and medicine. Its leaves and flowers are highly aromatic and spicy, like Greek oregano, and are used similarly. Sip teas made from the leaves and flowers, or add them to sauces, soups, and salads. Make tinctures to support the upper respiratory system. Or, most simply, toss the lovely tubular flowers onto any dish.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Artist check out our Blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.mom\/blogs\/blog\/meet-the-artist-wild-bergamot?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=e7d67883f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Meet the Artist - Wild Bergamot\"\u003eMeet the Artist - Wild Bergamot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31250965626925,"sku":"ap_wild_bergamot","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Wild-Bergamot-vendor-unknown-1630680914_81da7b0f-c505-42a5-9e42-e3cc7fd5317c.jpg?v=1736792792"},{"product_id":"bee-friendly-meadow-seed-shaker","title":"Bee Friendly Meadow Mix Seed Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mantra \"Save the Bees\" may not be new, but this Seed Shaker provides a fresh opportunity to grow your own pollinator meadow. Just shake and sow! Each seed box plants 100 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(36, 84, 139); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e Buy More, Save More!  Buy any 3 Meadow Shakers and Get +1 Free! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(36, 84, 139); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Discount applied at checkout, must have 4 boxes in cart to qualify) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan include the following 18 varieties of annual and perennial flowers: \u003cbr\u003e\"Baby Blue Eyes\" \u003cem\u003e~Nemophila menziesii~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bergamot\" \u003cem\u003e~Monarda fistulosa~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blue Flax\" \u003cem\u003e~Linum perenne~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"California Poppy\" \u003cem\u003e~Eschscholzia californica~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"China Aster\" \u003cem\u003e~Callistephus chinensis~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chinese Forget-Me-Not\" \u003cem\u003e~Cynoglossum amabile~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Corn Poppy\" \u003cem\u003e~Papaver rhoeas~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fleabane Daisy\" ~\u003cem\u003eErigeron speciosus\u003c\/em\u003e~\u003cbr\u003e\"Globe Gilia\" \u003cem\u003e~Gilia capitata~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Indian Blanket\" ~\u003cem\u003eGaillardia pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e~\u003cbr\u003e\"Lance-Leaved Coreopsis\" \u003cem\u003e~Coreopsis lanceolata~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"New England Aster\" ~\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/em\u003e~\u003cbr\u003e\"Plains Coreopsis\" \u003cem\u003e~Coreopsis tinctoria~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Purple Coneflower\" \u003cem\u003e~Echinacea purpurea~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Purple Giant Hyssop\" \u003cem\u003e~Agastache rugosa~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Siberian Wallflower\" \u003cem\u003e~Cheiranthus allionii~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet Alyssum\" \u003cem\u003e~Lobularia maritima~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tidy Tips\" \u003cem\u003e~Layia platyglossa~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cynthiacliff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCynthia Cliff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_Meadow_Instructions.pdf?v=1755629390\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about how to establish a wildflower meadow here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31547770208301,"sku":"ss_bee_friendly_meadow_mix","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/BEE_FRIENDLY.png?v=1754579591"},{"product_id":"wild-bergamot-seedlings","title":"Wild Bergamot Seedlings","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn mid summer, this native wildflower graces the landscape with its light lavender blossoms, offering nectar to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. To humans, Wild Bergamot provides food and medicine. Its leaves and flowers are highly aromatic and spicy, like Greek oregano, and are used similarly. Sip teas made from the leaves and flowers, or add them to sauces, soups, and salads. Make tinctures to support the upper respiratory system. Or, most simply, toss the lovely tubular flowers onto any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Single seedling in 4\" pot","offer_id":33966377893933,"sku":"sg_b_066","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/img_5309_2_0d0163c0-9e4f-4a77-84a8-378e182e5974.jpg?v=1587225489"},{"product_id":"bee-nectary-mix","title":"Bee Nectary Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile many people automatically think of the domesticated hive-minded honey bees as pollinators, there are many native solitary bees that help our gardens, farms, and natural ecosystems thrive. This mix of annuals and perennials supports a diverse community of bees including black sweat bees, Eastern bumblebees, long horned bees, pure gold-green sweat bees, and mining bees. Bee a friend to all the bees by planting this beeautiful flower mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains a rotating mix of annual and perennial species, such as Echinacea, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Lacy Phacelia, Globe Gilia, Siberian Wallflower, China Aster, Sweet Alyssum, California Poppy, Plains Coreopsis, Bergamot, New England Aster, Purple Giant Hyssop, Chinese Forget-me-not, Smooth Penstemon, Fleabane Daisy, and Corn Poppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sow a 3'x10' garden plot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":42193598906526,"sku":"ap_bee_nectary_mix","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/9D40C3FE-8BB1-4A89-A56B-90ED832BDBC6.jpg?v=1735578833"},{"product_id":"lemon-mint-bergamot","title":"Lemon Mint Bergamot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis self-sowing annual is a fabulous multi-purpose plant, providing beauty in the garden, food for pollinators, and food for humans; its leaves make a lemony tea and also can be thrown into salads for tangy flavor notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_and_Meadow_Growing_Instruction_Sheet.pdf?v=1750870297\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWildflower and Meadow Growing Instructions PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":44577886896286,"sku":"gp_lemon_mint_bergamot","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 Seeds","offer_id":44577886929054,"sku":"hp_lemon_mint_bergamot","price":9.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800 Seeds","offer_id":44577886961822,"sku":"fp_lemon_mint_bergamot","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/lemonmintberg_3.png?v=1735578748"},{"product_id":"best-selling-flowers-bundle","title":"Best Selling Flowers Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the beauty and color of our best selling flowers! \u003cspan\u003ePerfect for gardeners who love vibrant petals and lively scents, these flowers attract buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies, turning your outdoor space into a lively, joyful haven. Whether you’re planting a sunny border or brightening a cozy corner, this bundle makes gardening fun and full of color all season long!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundle contains: Goth Garden Mix, Wild Bergamot, Multi-hued Yarrow, Milkweed and Bee Nectary Mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45898005807262,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/best_selling_flowers.png?v=1756397224"},{"product_id":"hv-spotted-beebalm","title":"Spotted Bee Balm - PollinateHV Local Ecotype","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted Bee Balm is an \"eccentric beauty\" of the native garden, offering a dramatic display that is quite unlike its more common cousins. Its complex, tiered blooms are a visual feast, featuring whorls of showy, purple-tinged bracts and tubular flowers distinctively dotted with purple spots. Thriving where others might wilt, this tough native prefers sandy soils and intense sun, exhibiting remarkable drought tolerance compared to other Monardas. While it typically behaves as a biennial, it self-sows readily in happy spots to ensure a returning patch of this stunning, gray-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its unique looks, this plant is a powerhouse for biodiversity. It serves as a critical host for the Raspberry pyrausta butterfly and a nectar hub for the endangered Karner Blue, along with countless bumblebees and honeybees. Gardeners will appreciate that it is virtually deer-proof, yet offers a gift to humans as well: the aromatic, crushed leaves can be brewed into a soothing tea, a remedy historically used by Native Americans to treat colds and fevers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinateHV is a collaboration between the Hudson Valley Seed Company and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.climateactionhv.org\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePartners for Climate Action Hudson Valley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in support of threatened native pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We worked with a team of expert botanists, seed collectors, nursery growers and farmers to produce local ecotype native seeds to support at-risk Hudson Valley pollinators. You can find more information about this project at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinatehv.org\/seed-work\" target=\"_self\"\u003epollinatehv.org\/seed-work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Wild Bergamot, a showy relative of mint, sends up lavender, tubular blooms that act as a beacon for \"flashy\" pollinators, including hummingbirds, hummingbird moths, and skippers. It serves as a crucial host plant for the hermit sphinx moth and signals a thriving, diverse ecosystem. Adaptable and hardy, it thrives in a range of sun and soil conditions, spreading via rhizomes to create a field aglow with color that—thanks to its strong, herby taste—deer and other browsing mammals will happily leave alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its ecological beauty, this plant, often called Bee Balm, is a versatile addition to the kitchen and apothecary. Its leaves and flowers carry a spicy, aromatic kick reminiscent of Greek oregano. Harvest them to brew soothing teas, create tinctures for respiratory support, or simply sprinkle the petals over salads and savory dishes for a burst of flavor and color. Whether you are restoring a meadow or stocking a kitchen garden, this dual-purpose native is an essential companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinateHV is a collaboration between the Hudson Valley Seed Company and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.climateactionhv.org\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePartners for Climate Action Hudson Valley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in support of threatened native pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We worked with a team of expert botanists, seed collectors, nursery growers and farmers to produce local ecotype native seeds to support at-risk Hudson Valley pollinators. You can find more information about this project at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinatehv.org\/seed-work\" target=\"_self\"\u003epollinatehv.org\/seed-work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Its complex, tiered blooms are a visual feast, featuring whorls of showy, purple-tinged bracts and tubular flowers distinctively dotted with purple spots. Thriving where others might wilt, this tough native prefers sandy soils and intense sun, exhibiting remarkable drought tolerance compared to other Monardas. While it typically behaves as a biennial, it self-sows readily in happy spots to ensure a returning patch of this stunning, gray-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its unique looks, this plant is a powerhouse for biodiversity. It serves as a critical host for the Raspberry pyrausta butterfly and a nectar hub for the endangered Karner Blue, along with countless bumblebees and honeybees. Gardeners will appreciate that it is virtually deer-proof, yet offers a gift to humans as well: the aromatic, crushed leaves can be brewed into a soothing tea, a remedy historically used by Native Americans to treat colds and fevers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinateHV is a collaboration between the Hudson Valley Seed Company and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.climateactionhv.org\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePartners for Climate Action Hudson Valley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in support of threatened native pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We worked with a team of expert botanists, seed collectors, nursery growers and farmers to produce local ecotype native seeds to support at-risk Hudson Valley pollinators. 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Thriving where others might wilt, this tough native prefers sandy soils and intense sun, exhibiting remarkable drought tolerance compared to other Monardas. While it typically behaves as a biennial, it self-sows readily in happy spots to ensure a returning patch of this stunning, gray-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its unique looks, this plant is a powerhouse for biodiversity. It serves as a critical host for the Raspberry pyrausta butterfly and a nectar hub for the endangered Karner Blue, along with countless bumblebees and honeybees. 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