Feather Plume is a small shrub with feathery, purple flower spikes that bloom in spring and summer. It is well adapted to dry, rocky soils.
Best time to see a Feather Plume
The best time to see a Feather Plume is March–May, when about 75% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,223 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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