Capnoides sempervirens Violet While it appears to be

While it appears to be a low-growing grass

and around the edges of cranberry bogs in the Cape Cod area

white flowers on tall upright stems that contrast beautifully with dark green foliage

complex blossoms

Lavender to pink tubular flowers rise gracefully on tall spikes from mounds of striking green foliage

Capnoides sempervirens Violet While it appears to beEverything about this exquisite wildflower is delicately beautiful, from its feathery leaves to its tubular, pink, yellow tipped drooping blooms. It thrives on rocky ledges and poor soil, especially in disturbed areas. Flowers attract bumblebees and butterflies. After flowering, seed pods form and burst when ripe; ants often distribute the seeds to new areas