Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Gayfeather)

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Also known as Texas Blazing Star, Texas Liatris,  Narrow-leaf Liatris.

Texas Gayfeather is a perennial wildflower sporting showy purple flowers. They are very showy when planted en masse in a meadow garden, urban prairie garden, rock garden or any perennial garden.

Texas Gayfeather likes a dry to medium soil and a sunny spot. It sometimes needs two years before blooming. Overwatering will cause root rot.  Pollinators flock to Texas Gayfeather and the seeds are eaten by birds.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Sun, part sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Summer, fall
Mature height 1-3 ft
Attracts Butterflies, birds

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)