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Type: Perennial
Native Range: Central and Eastern United States
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Height: 3–5 ft
Bloom Time: July–August
Flower Color: White
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Deer Resistance: High
Pollinator Value: Very High

Description

Rattlesnake Master is a striking native perennial valued for its spherical white flower heads and bold architectural form. The narrow, yucca-like leaves create an attractive upright clump, while the tall flower stems add height to sunny plantings. This prairie species prefers well-drained soils and becomes drought tolerant once established. The flowers attract many pollinators and beneficial insects throughout the summer.

Ecological Benefits 🐝

Wildlife Value

• Attracts a wide diversity of native bees

• Attracts butterflies

• Supports beneficial insects

• Provides nectar and pollen

• Host plant for specialist moth species

Known Associations

• Bumblebees

• Sweat bees

• Small native bees

• Butterflies

• Soldier beetles

• Wasp species

• Specialist moths in the genus Papaipema

Garden Uses

• Pollinator gardens

• Native plant gardens

• Prairie plantings

• Sunny borders

• Drought-tolerant plantings

Why We Grow It

We grow Rattlesnake Master because it is one of the most distinctive native perennials for sunny gardens. Its unusual flowers support a wide variety of pollinators and add strong structure to native plantings.