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
North America, Canada
Types
-
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Gayfeather
HACKBERRY
In German
Gayfeather
Hackberry
In French
Gayfeather
micocoulier
In Spanish
Gayfeather
almez
In Greek
Gayfeather
hackberry
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
hackberry
In Polish
Gayfeather
hackberry
In Latin
Gayfeather
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Hackberry
Season and care of Gayfeather and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Hackberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Hackberry Physical Information
Gayfeather and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Hackberry are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gayfeather and Hackberry
Care of Gayfeather and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.