(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