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
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-14
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Gayfeather
tabardillo
In German
Gayfeather
tabardillo
In French
Gayfeather
tabardillo
In Spanish
Gayfeather
tabardillo
In Greek
Gayfeather
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Tabardillo
In Polish
Gayfeather
Tabardillo
In Latin
Gayfeather
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Tabardillo
Season and care of Gayfeather and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Tabardillo Physical Information
Gayfeather and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Tabardillo are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Gayfeather and Tabardillo
Care of Gayfeather and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.