Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
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
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In German
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In French
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Gayfeather
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Gayfeather
In Latin
Quickstick
Gayfeather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
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.