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Liatris spicata (gayfeather)
Liatris spicata (gayfeather)
Tall spikes • Soft color • Butterflies all summer
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Gayfeather adds strong vertical interest and dependable summer color. From a compact clump of narrow, grass-like foliage, upright flower spikes rise and fill with soft rosy-purple blooms. The flowers open from the top downward, giving the plant a distinctive look in the garden and making it especially useful for cut flowers.
Once established, Gayfeather is a tough, low-input perennial that tolerates heat and dry conditions as long as soil drains well. Butterflies and other pollinators are consistently drawn to the blooms, often visiting throughout the flowering period.
This is a reliable choice for gardeners looking for height, movement, and wildlife value in sunny spaces.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Tall, upright flower spikes
- Soft rosy-purple blooms
- Strong butterfly and pollinator appeal
- Drought tolerant once established
- Excellent cut flower
- Easy to grow in the right conditions
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate during establishment, low thereafter
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
- Growth habit: Upright, clumping
Avoid wet or poorly drained soil—good drainage is essential.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 1 ft.
- Flower color: Rosy-purple
- Bloom time: Summer
- Wildlife value: Butterflies and pollinators
BEST USES
- Pollinator gardens
- Cut flower beds
- Prairie and natural gardens
- Mixed borders
- Drought-tolerant plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Gayfeather if you:
- Want vertical interest in sunny areas
- Enjoy attracting butterflies
- Garden in well-drained soil
- Prefer low-maintenance perennials
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.