Gayfeather

Gayfeather

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Common Name: Gayfeather
Botanical Name: Liatris mucronata
Plant Type: Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Low
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height:  1 to 3 ft.
Spread:   2 ft.
Season of Bloom:  August to November
Bloom Color:  Pink, Purple, White
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Native
Wildlife Value: Butterflies (nectar source)
Many varieties, several are native. Flower spikes are 6 to 10 inches long.


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