Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In German
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In French
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In Spanish
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In Greek
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In Polish
Leucojum
Gayfeather
In Latin
Leucojum
Gayfeather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Gayfeather
Season and care of Leucojum and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gayfeather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Gayfeather Physical Information
Leucojum and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Gayfeather are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Leucojum and Gayfeather
Care of Leucojum and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
