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Gayfeather
Large, impressive flower spikes are outstanding cut or dried flowers and a magnet for butterflies. Attractive planted with rudbeckia, echinacea or phlox. Blossoms open from top of spike; simply remove spike tips to trim away faded flowers.
Companion Plants
Daylily
Phlox
Tickseed
Plant Details
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Common name
Gayfeather
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Botanical name
Liatris spicata
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
24-48" (61-122 cm)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
Once a month
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Purple
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Clover M.'s collection
- Katie Q.'s collection
- Priscilla D.'s collection
- Valerie D.'s collection