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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

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:60-140 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
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.