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Liatris pycnostachya Thickspike gayfeather

Low to moderate moisture requirement; full sun. Rose-purple flowers form in crowded clusters up and down a cylindric, spike-shaped head. This perennial species grows in moist prairies, fields, or meadows and blooms generally from July to October. An attractive plant used commonly in gardens or dried for floral displays.

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Species Attributes

Height:

24 - 60 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low - Moderate

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Marginal

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

7 - 12 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

22.30 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

128,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Summer Fall

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Rose - Purple

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