Liatris aspera (Rough Gayfeather)

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Also known as Tall Blazing Star, Rough Blazing Star, Tall Gayfeather, Rough Liatris, Button Snakeroot.

Rough Gayfeather is a showy, drought-tolerant perennial featuring pinkish to lavender flowers. It works well in perennial borders, rock gardens or low-growing dry meadows. 

Rough 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 Rough Gayfeather and the seeds are eaten by birds.

 





AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Late summer, early fall
Mature height 2-5 ft
Mature spread 1-2 ft
Attracts Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees
Host plant Various small moths, such as Schinia trifascia, Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguinea.
Notes Native bee and bumble bee friendly.

 

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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)