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Blooming from early summer into fall, it provides continuous color, especially when lightly deadheaded or cut back mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eReliable nectar source for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThe open flower structure makes nectar and pollen easily accessible to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its extended bloom window helps sustain pollinator activity through the peak of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eCompact, clump-forming perennial for structured plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThis variety forms a tidy, upright clump, typically reaching 12–18 inches tall. 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