Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Gayfeather


Gayfeather/
Liatris spicata

Perennial

Size:
Height 24-36”
Spacing 24”

Sun: Full Sun to moderate shade
Water: Xeric

Landscape Use: Mid to late season color.

Comments: Great plant for foliage texture,
companion to Rudbeckia (yellow) Dried
seedhead looks interesting in the fall/winter.
Other parts of the country report self sowing,
I have not seen much of this in Colorado.

Maintenance: Cutback in Spring.

Maximum elevation:  8000 ft.

Said to be Deer Resistant

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