Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
meadows, Upland, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
LEUCANTHEMUM 'Full Sail'
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Shasta Daisy
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In German
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In French
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In Greek
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In Polish
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
In Latin
Gayfeather
Shasta Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Liatris
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy
Season and care of Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Shasta Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shasta Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shasta Daisy is Neutral.
Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy Physical Information
Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Shasta Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Shasta Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Shasta Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy
Care of Gayfeather and Shasta Daisy 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 Shasta Daisy 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 Shasta Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.