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Dotted Gayfeather
Liatris punctata
In the United States:
Native
· also called dotted blazing star, prairie snakeroot, button snakeroot
A drought-tolerant perennial with a deep taproot that thrives in well-drained sandy or rocky prairie soils in full sun. It produces spikes of rose-purple flowers that provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators from midsummer into fall. The long bloom period supports late-season foraging without special management needs.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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