Liatris punctata
Gayfeather
Details
12-18" tall x 8-12" wide (seed propagated). Native to the western short grass prairies of the Great Plains and foothills of CO and NM, Liatris punctata is the most xeric of our Gayfeather species. Deep rooted and long lived, this species is the best choice for xeriscapes where it can be planted with Zinnia grandiflora, and Agastache rupestris for a superb late-summer, flowering display. Grows in a wide range of soils, including dry clay.| SKU | 63750 |
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| Common Name | Gayfeather |
| Botanical Name | Liatris punctata |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Pink, Purple |
| Mature Height | 12-18" tall |
| Mature Spread | 8-12" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20" |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Native |
| Ideal Region | Western Only, Suitable Above 7000 ft, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
This is a group of summer blooming native wildflowers that are easy-to-grow and provide an ample late season nectar supply for butterflies. Liatris are resistant to browsing rabbits. These perennials stay dormant later in the spring than many plants, so be patient. Because they naturally stay asleep longer into the spring, we will ship dormant plants early in the planting season. It’s ideal to plant dormant plants; don’t up-pot them for planting later in the growing season. Water in dormant plants thoroughly at planting time and water very sparingly, or not at all, until they begin to push new growth as the weather warms. Preferred growing conditions:
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Special comments:
- To encourage re-seeding, leave some flower spikes on the plants over the fall and winter months to disperse seeds.
- Fertilize Liatris just once in fall with Yum Yum Mix and Planters II.
- Liatris plants have long tap roots once established and should not be divided or transplanted once established.
- Leave Liatris varieties standing over the winter and cut back to 1-2" inches above the soil in mid- to late spring when the plants begin to wake up.
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Garden care:
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Fall shipping begins the week of September 5, zones 3-4 first. Most plant orders arrive within 3-5 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs & Seed: Most orders ship within 5-8 business days (all zones).
Gardening Goods:All non-plant items ship within 2-3 days.
Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
60%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Hardy (3)
Cons
- Small in size (3)
Best Uses
- Garden (5)
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Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
These were included in a pre-planned garden. I gave up after replacing them 3 times. The squirrels loved them for some reason and would dig them up and leave them all over the yard. After the third time, I decided to replace them with something else.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
Love the notion of having this plant. However the plant in the 2.5 inch pot are tiny fail and small. Plant arrived and had about an inch of growth and two small grass looking leaves of growth. Had almost no root system babies this plant along all summer till it finally died. I would have never sent such a small unrooted plant to my customers. Avoid all plants from HCG in a 2.5 in pot.
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
- Got 2 Of Them Wrong
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- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
Beautiful healthy plants and I will order more. However, two of the plants sent were not punctata, but other related species, not native to my area. They are fine and healthy, still, but wrongly included in my order.
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Pros
- Hasn't Died
Cons
- Didn't bloom
- Small In Size
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- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
We had an unusually wet summer, so maybe these guys were just mad about the moisture and soggy soil, but they didn't really do anything this year. I've purchased Liatris before from HCG and they did great at my old house. I bought more last fall for the new house and unfortunately they just didn't perform. The rabbits broke them off at the soil in early spring, and when they finally came back they only got about 6" tall and were very spindley. I'd still recommend them because like I said they performed very well at my old house.
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- Hardy
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Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
Have patience with this plant. Mine are three years old and are just comming into their full late summer/early fall glory for the first time. Bees are all over them. Ordering more soon to replace some goldenrod which is not meeting expectations (and can reseed at will).
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Cons
- Arrived Small Weak
- Did Not Come Back
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Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
I'm in zone 5. I bought list last fall. It arrived small and weak. Everything else in my garden is growing like a weed, and both of the Liatris Punctata I bought have not come up.
Pros
- Hardy
- Healthy
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- Small In Size
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- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Liatris punctata:
This didn't take off the first year, and looked dead by fall. After several cold, 14 degree nights I was shocked to see it start growing this spring. It's been growing for about a month and is 5" tall. I hope it will flower this year.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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