Gayfeather
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Botanical Name
Liatris mucronata
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
1ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Light
Sun
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Purple
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
1.5ft
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Winter
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Likes well-drained limestone soil; best if kept dry; great nectar source for butterflies and other insects; cut back to 3" if a hard freeze damages the plant; prune before spring growth