| Botanical name | Liatris pycnostachya |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | January February December This plant bears dense, cylindrical flower spikes (white, pink, lavender) in late summer. |
| Common name(s) | Gay feather |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | Divide overgrown, woody root stocks in winter. Do not disturb unnecessarily. |
| Uses | This plant makes excellent cut flowers. |
Liatris pycnostachya (Gay feather)
- Botanical name: Liatris pycnostachya
- Common name(s): Gay feather
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Herbaceous perennials bearing dense, cylindrical flower spikes (white, pink, lavender) in late summer. Divide overgrown, woody root stocks in winter. Do not disturb unnecessarily. Excellent cut flowers.
Liatris pycnostachya requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February December
This plant bears dense, cylindrical flower spikes (white, pink, lavender) in late summer.
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