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Liatris Picata: A Stunning Native Perennial for Sunlit Gardens

Liatris picata, commonly known as Gayfeather, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas. Growing between 12 to 36 inches, this native plant features striking purple and white flowers in racemes that bloom from summer to fall, attracting birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. It is best utilized as ground cover or along borders, adding visual interest while supporting wildlife. Liatris picata prefers average to dry soil moisture and can be propagated by division or seed. Zones 3 to 10.

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Liatris Picata: A Stunning Native Perennial for Sunlit Gardens

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  1. BOTANICAL NAME • Liatrisspicata

  2. PRONUNCIATION • Lie-Ay-tris

  3. COMMON NAME • Liatris • Gayfeather

  4. FAMILY • Asteraceae

  5. Growth Habit • Ground cover • Height 12”-36” • Spreading

  6. EXPOSURE • Sun • Part shade

  7. ZONES • 3- 10

  8. Life Cycle • Herbaceous Perennial

  9. ARRANGEMENT • Basal

  10. LEAF • Linear

  11. COMPOSITION • Simple

  12. MARGIN • entire

  13. VEINS • Pinnate

  14. FLOWER • Sumer through Fall • Purple and white • raceme

  15. FRUIT • Clusters of brown seeds • Will volunteer

  16. USE • Ground cover • Border • Attracts birds, bugs, butterflies, wildlife

  17. DESCRIPTION • Average to dry soil moisture • Native plant

  18. CULTURAL PRACTICES • Propagate by division or seed

  19. PROBLEMS • Needs somewhat moist soils… will dry out!

  20. NATIVE OF: • United State

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