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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In German
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In French
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
QuickStick
In Polish
Gayfeather
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Gayfeather
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Quickstick
Season and care of Gayfeather and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Quickstick Physical Information
Gayfeather and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Quickstick are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Gayfeather and Quickstick
Care of Gayfeather and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.