Apache Plume is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. It's hardy across USDA zones 5 through 11 and shrugs off dry spells. Its late spring flowers are a moderate draw for native bees.
Zones
5-11
pH Range
7-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Apache Plume is
Apache Plume grows as a perennial and reaches around six feet at maturity. It blooms purple in late spring.
How to grow Apache Plume
Apache Plume grows in USDA zones 5 through 11. Apache Plume does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 7 to 8. It needs a growing season of at least 160 frost-free days and about 200 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
5-11
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
7 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
Data pending
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Frost Tolerance
-23°F
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Mature Height
6 ft
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Chill Hours
200+
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Frost-Free Days
160+
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Start the season right
Plant apache plume in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Apache Plume prefers pH 7 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Keep it in good form
Prune apache plume to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — apache plume isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Apache Plume offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Apache Plume thrives
Apache Plume is hardy across USDA zones 5 through 11. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 5–11·Where Apache Plume growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Apache Plume can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Apache Plume in my zone?
Apache Plume grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 11 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Apache Plume?
Most growers plant apache plume after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 160-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Apache Plume need?
Apache Plume needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Apache Plume need?
Apache Plume prefers soil pH 7 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Apache Plume attract pollinators?
Yes — apache plume's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Apache Plume safe for pets?
Apache Plume is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.