Gay feathers - Liatris (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Gay feathers

Add color to your garden from spring through fall with the beauty of gay feathers. The lovely green foliage erupts in flowers that bloom from top to bottom, a shift from the traditional bottom-to-top blooming of many flowering stalks. Blossoms are long-lasting and occur from summer to fall. Gay feathers are important food sources for the caterpillars of many moths and butterflies.

Scientific classification

Genus

Gay feathers (Liatris)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Summer

Growth Season

Moderate

Growth Rate

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Floral spikes bloom top-down with pink, white, or purple disc flowers.

Grass-like linear leaves form an arching rosette at the base.

Unbranched stem, green to purple, stands upright at 1-2 feet (30-60 cm).

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Care Guide for Gay feathers

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Gay feathers thrives in well-drained, periodically moist soils, preferring consistent hydration but tolerating moderate drought once established. Weekly watering during the growing season supports its health, especially when complemented by natural rainfall, vital for its perennial growth.

Propagation: Propagation of gay feathers can be done through seed sowing, division, or basal cuttings, with division preferred in spring or autumn. Proper light, temperature, and well-draining soil are essential. Division involves separating clumps carefully and replanting them at the same depth, ensuring moist soil until established.

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Species

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