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Gayfeather
(Liatris spicata)

Code: LSPI Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Butterfly, CRP Practices, Cut Flower, Honey Bee, Pollinator, U.S. Native

Gayfeather is an eastern U.S. native which also goes by the name of Marsh Blazingstar. It grows best in full sun with moist to mesic conditions, tolerating the combination of heat and humidity. Height varies with moisture levels, with moist conditions producing plants to 4 feet tall. It is an excellent cut flower that attracts seed-eaters and pollinators such as butterflies, honey bees and wild bees. Serves as a host plant for rare Schinia gloriosa (Glorious Flower Moth) caterpillars.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Liatris spicata

Color(s)

Purple

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Height (in.)

24-48

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

144,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-10


Gayfeather (Liatris spicata)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Liatris spicata

Color(s)

Purple

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Height (in.)

24-48

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

144,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

5

lbs./acre

13

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-10


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