Common names:
Devil's Bite
Gayfeather

Botanical names:
Liatris raoas.varia ssrisaoc cAccepted
Liatris asieolrbSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Zone 7b
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Color:White
Flower Time:Fall
Inflorescence Type:Thyrse
Underground structures:Taproot
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Uses:Dried Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

Monarchs love this one.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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