Throughout the eastern United States, in open woods and meadows with good soil, Thimbleweed forms colonies whose size seems determined by available soil moisture and richness. Good soil means large colonies; drier means smaller Individual clumps of deeply cut leaved plants growing 2 to 3 feet tall. One inch flowers that are white with green centers and on 10 to 12 inch stalks flutter above the leaves in early to mid summer. The effect is cheerful and light. Tan fruits, which look like thimbles, follow in late summer. Grow Thimbleweed along a wood's edge or in light shade. It is a rapid spreader in good and moist soil, but will be much slower to spread in drier sites.

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I have grown this for several years in central Maryland one of the 7 zones, and it has been hardy in a couple different places in my semi shaded, woodsy gardens. It even makes a few seedlings. The seed heads are unique.

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