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Liatris pycnostachya

Prairie Gayfeather (Prairie Blazing Star, Cat-tail Blazing star)

  • »  Clump-forming habit with upright spikes
  • »  Fluffy thistle-like deep rose-purple flower heads at the ends of the spikes blooming from top down
  • »  Narrow green leaves held horizontally on the sides of the spikes
  • »  Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
  • »  Hold colour well as cut flowers and dried flowers

1 Litre
$24.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:60-140 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
Exposure
Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Deciduous
Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Liatris pycnostachya

Almost native

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris pycnostachya

Grown in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Somewhat tolerant of poor soils. Prefers dry, sandy or rocky, alkaline soils. Will grow taller in fertile loams, but may need staking. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity.