Lion’s Foot is a unique and uncommon plant for the shade. It seems the flower heads are visited primarily by bumblebees (illinoisewildflower.info) and it is the host to 4 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Peganum
Lion’s Foot is a unique and uncommon plant for the shade. It seems the flower heads are visited primarily by bumblebees (illinoisewildflower.info) and it is the host to 4 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Peganum
Life Cycle: Biennial-Perennial
Sun Exposure: Partial-Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet—Med/dry
Height: 2-5 feet
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Bloom Time: August-Oct
Bloom Color: Purple-White
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite
Host: 4 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
