Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Gayfeather)

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Also known as Prairie Blazing Star, Prairie Liatris, Cat-tail Blazing Star, Cat-tail Gayfeather, Cat-tail Liatris, Hairy Button-snakeroot. 

Prairie Gayfeather is a showy perennial with tall flower spikes. Works well when planted en masse or as an accent. It can be used in perennial borders, prairie gardens or naturalized areas. It pares well with Purple Coneflower, Rattlesnake Master or prairie grasses. 

Prairie Gayfeather is one of the few species that can handle moist soil. It can also be grown in clay soil.  

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Late summer, early fall
Mature height 2-5 ft
Mature spread 1-2 ft
Attracts Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees
Host plant Various small moths, such as Schinia trifascia, Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguinea.
Notes Native bee and bumble bee friendly.

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)