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(Photos and information from Ecoblossom.com)
Location: Rock Garden/Xeriscape Design
Names:
- Common Name: Texas Gayfeather
- Botanical Name: Liatris punctata var.mucronata
- Also known as: Texas Blazing Star, Texas Liatris, and Narrow-leaf Liatris
Description: A perennial wildflower sporting showy purple flowers.
Best Growing Conditions: full sun, part sun; low water demand
Wildlife Value: for bees, birds, and butterflies