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
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In German
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In French
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In Greek
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In Polish
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
In Latin
Gayfeather
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Liatris
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Treacleberry
Season and care of Gayfeather and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Gayfeather and Treacleberry Physical Information
Gayfeather and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Treacleberry are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gayfeather and Treacleberry
Care of Gayfeather and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.