Gayfeather

Liatris spicata

  • Size: 2-4’ Tall and 1-2’ Wide
  • Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: average, well drained, tolerates poor soil
  • Appeal: Gayfeather is a tall perennial to add to your landscape where you want to add some height. It will have a few tall stems emerging at the base of the plant. Gayfeather will flower on top of its tall stems in summer, flowers arranged in a terminal spike. Flowers can be shades of pink, purple, white depending on the cultivar.