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
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
Gayfeather
पीला महादूत
In German
Gayfeather
Yellow Archangel
In French
Gayfeather
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
Gayfeather
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Gayfeather
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
Gayfeather
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Archangel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel
Care of Gayfeather and Yellow Archangel 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 Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
