9-12 INCHES HIGH, GROWS IN GROUPS OF THREE AMONG FERN LIKE LEAVES. BONUS- TURNS FALL COLORS IN AUTUMN SUN AND PARTIAL SUN / NATIVE TO USA / HARDY ZONES 3 - 7 FALL PLANTING OR COLD STRATIFICATION PRODUCES MORE GERMINATION / DEER RESISTANT CUT FLOWERS AND DRIED FLOWERS LONG LIVED PERENNIAL / ATTRACTS POLLINATORS / SPRING BLOOMS May take up to two years to bloom, like many perennials. Higher germination rates occur with a cold treatment for 30 days. 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.