P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Gentle slopes of degraded sandstone and shale, openings in canopy of Acer rubrum, Liriodendron, Q. velutina, Q. borealis, Q. alba, above 700 m (2300 ft), esp. found on hilltops and colonizes to roadbanks below.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid June to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Similar to species of joe pye weeds but the stem and upper leaf surfaces are persistently glandular-pubescent. There are few (4-8) flowers per head. It occurs exclusively in northern hardwood forest
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Management:
Disturbance of surrounding areas such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species and should be removed. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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