LIATRIS punctata (Dotted Gayfeather)
This perennial's erect, herbaceous plant stems may be isolated, but they typically grow in clusters of 1-2 feet long. Several stems carry narrow, crowded heads with slender wands of rose-lavender flowers. When they intermingle with the tufted flowers, a slew of narrow leaves cling to the stem. Disk flowers form a lavender spike that encircles the top third or half of the stem.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 5,625 | 100 |
| 1OZ | 11,250 | 200 |
| 1/4LB | 45,000 | 800 |
| 1/2LB | 90,000 | 1,600 |
| 1LB | 180,000 | 3,200 |
| 5LB | 900,000 | 16,000 |
Scientific Name: Liatris Punctata
Common Name: Dotted Gayfeather
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Liatris
Native Range: Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri
Height: 10-16 "
Spread: 12-24 "
Zone: 6 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer(Late), Fall
Attracts: Birds and Butterflies
Flower Shape: Showy
Flower Color: Purple to Rose Pink
Resistant: Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Garden Uses: Beds and Borders, Rock and Gravel Gardens, Cottage Prairies