Interesting info

Unusual, tall plant, with small globular cup-like flowers.

Flowers are a deep reddish-purple, almost brown.

Look for hummingbirds at the flowers in late summer.

You ought to know

Height: 4' - 8'

Frequency: Several plants found in high, dry area of the woods.

Blooms: July - August

Range: Frequent throughout Indiana.

Also found from Maine to Minnesota and from South Carolina to Louisiana and Oklahoma.