Habitat: Ubiquitous in fields, meadows, roadsides, clearings, mesic to dry upland forests, and other habitats. Common throughout.
Wildlife value: Attracts bees and butterflies.
Notes: Makes excellent cut or dried arrangements. Very easy to divide. Plants can spread aggressively by rhizomes and they self-seed regularly. After initial bloom, it can be dead-headed back to a lateral flower bud to encourage rebloom. Generally considered too weedy to use in borders but works well as a flowering ground cover in meadows, prairies, and naturalized areas.
Edibility: Leaves and flowers are bitter, but can be eaten raw or cooked in moderation. They are used in salads and to make teas. The flowers and leaves are used in making some liquors and bitters.