FALL PLANTING OR SPRING!! TRUE NATIVE OF USA. Well-loved native flower, whirls of cotton candy turning into wisps of smoke blowing in the breeze. Very unique and easy, once established. Used to be throughout the US, but endangered in many states (over development). Please plant to help bring them back. The re-seeding naturally when they open up and blow seeds in the breeze. Used for medicinal properties plus used for cocoa type drinks from their sweet roots. SUN AND PARTIAL SUN / NATIVE TO USA / ZONES 1-9 (includes Canada) FALL PLANTING OR COLD STRATIFICATION PRODUCES MORE GERMINATION / DEER RESISTANT CUT FLOWERS AND DRIED FLOWERS LONG LIVED PERENNIAL / ATTRACTS POLLINATORS / SPRING BLOOMS