Delicate flowers over a long season, a graceful filler for the garden or bouquet. Attractive massed or in informal gardens, with verbena, sedum, Jupiter's beard and ornamental grass. Tolerates drought, heat and humidity. Avoid wet soil in winter. Reseeds.

Vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds and make long-lasting cut flowers. Spectacular specimen for perennial or mixed shrub gardens, especially when planted in large groups. Attractive planted with caryopteris, Russian sage and catmint. Water regularly while in bloom to prolong flowering.

Beautiful flowers and foliage develop a sweet, new-mown-hay fragrance when dried. Gives a fresh scent to potpourri and sachets, and makes a flavorful tea. Used to sweeten German May wine. Attractive in the rock garden, herb garden and as a ground cover.