Quickstick

Gayfeather

About Quickstick and Gayfeather

Quickstick

Gayfeather

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

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

Number of Varieties

-40

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

White, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Do Not over Water, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Balanced garden plant fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Repellent, Used as a general tonic

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Quickstick

Gayfeather

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Liatris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Robinieae

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

551

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Gayfeather

Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Gayfeather? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Gayfeather. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Gayfeather doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Gayfeather has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quickstick and Gayfeather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Gayfeather

Season and care of Quickstick and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Gayfeather season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Quickstick and Gayfeather Physical Information

Quickstick and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Gayfeather are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green

Care of Quickstick and Gayfeather

Care of Quickstick and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.