Cauline leaves (6–)8–16. Peduncles 1–4(–6) cm. Phyllaries usually whitish, sometimes red-tinged, 6–12 × 3–7 mm. Disc florets 20–30+; corollas whitish to purplish, 3.5–5 mm, tubes 2.5–3 mm, throats funnelform, 1–1.5 mm, lengths 1–1.5 times lobes. Cypselae 3.5–4 mm, hirtellous; pappi 0.3–1(–1.5) mm. 2n = 34.

Flowering Mar–May. Sandy soils, pine and oak woodlands; 10–300+ m; Ark., La., Tex.