Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
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
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Gayfeather
In German
Papageienschnabel
Gayfeather
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Gayfeather
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Gayfeather
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Gayfeather
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Gayfeather
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Gayfeather
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gayfeather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather
Care of Parrot's Beak and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.