A native perennial with slender, lance-shaped leaves, this plant bursts into clusters of delicate, lightly fragrant white flowers in early to mid-summer. Standing tall on upright stems, it plays a vital role in our ecosystem—serving as a crucial nectar and food source for Monarch butterflies, a variety of native pollinators, and beneficial insects.

Monarch butterfly caterpillars rely on this plant as a food source, and this perennial plays a critical role in supporting their life cycle.