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Dotted Blazing Star, Gayfeather
Scientific Name: Liatris punctata Hook.
Synonym: Lacinaria punctata
Family: Asteraceae

Show Larger Picture Lacinaria punctata, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 366. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-10,14-24,26,28-45 USDA: 3 to 8 Sun Exposure: Full sun, to some light shade Origin: Central North America from Canada to Mexico Growth Habits: Long-lived herbaceous perennial, one or several stems, 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm) or more, 0.5 to 1.5 feet spread (15-45 cm); tap root; rhizomes Watering Needs: Low water use; needs good drainage Propagation: Seeds (new plants take 2 years to flower), division in spring, root cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Deep purple flowers in late June to early fall. The flowers attract butterflies.