Zone:  3-9  Native
Height:  30-90 cm. (1-3 ft.)
Spread:  30-90 cm. (1-3 ft.) 
Growth:  Oval bush with multiple sturdy stems emerging from crown
Flower:  Clusters of orange to red and, rarely, yellow small stars; long bloom period late summer into fall
Foliage:  Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
Environment:  Full sun; will tolerate some shade; minimal water; prefers sandy-silty soil that drains well; tolerates poor, rocky soil
Seed:  Large, ornamental seed pods split open to release brown seed with silky parachutes that drift with the wind (will reseed prolifically where happy)
Garden locations:  Sunny perennial beds, Butterfly garden
Other:  Difficult to transplant unless very young due to deep taproot