My flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees and other pollinators. I am a host plant for the Liatris Flower Moth (Schinia sanguinea) and Liatris Borer Moth (Carmenta anthracipennis) eat the stems. My seeds are eaten by Goldfinches.
My flowers attract long-tongued and short-tongued bees, bee flies, Syrphid flies, butterflies, and skippers.: My leaves are minty and can be eaten raw or used in teas, sauces, and drinks.