Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
songbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In German
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In French
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In Greek
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In Polish
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Gayfeather
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Gayfeather and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Fountaingrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Gayfeather and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gayfeather and Fountaingrass
Care of Gayfeather and Fountaingrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fountaingrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
