| Common Name |
Gayfeather, Blazing Star,
Button Snakeroot |
| Latin Name |
Liatris spicata |
| Native Habitat |
Eastern U. S. |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, limestone, well drained |
| Water |
One to twice per month in summer |
| Height X Width |
2 feet X 3 feet to 3 feet X
4 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Dark green |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Songbird |
| Ornamental Value |
Early summer to late fall blooming lavender to
purple flower |
| Nature Value |
Bees and butterflies use
flowers |
| Native American Uses |
None known |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/86/ |
| Images and data |
http://www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.317.100 |
| Images
and data |
http://www.robsplants.com/plants/LiatrSpica.php |
| Image |
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/screensaver/DDG/liatrispix.html |
|
Nursery, images, and data |
http://www.prairienursery.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=227 |
|
Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LISP |
