short-lived perenial, sometimes biennial, with deep taproots that help it compete for water and nutrients
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
- Deeply lobed, "cobwebby" basal leaves
- Generally purple flowers
- Oval bracts with black-tipped fringe
- Silvery appearing flowers open and turn
to pinkish purple
This is a general table provided as a quick reference only. Treatments behave differently in different ecosystems.
What works in some areas of montana may not work in others. These treatments may also affect native and desirable plants.