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Gayfeather
Liatris mucronata
In the United States:
Native
· also called Texas gayfeather, Texas blazing star, narrowleaf gayfeather
Bees visit the dense purple flower spikes for nectar during late summer and fall, providing valuable late-season forage when other sources decline. This drought-tolerant perennial grows from corms in open, well-drained habitats and requires little maintenance once established.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–November |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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