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Summer gayfeather

Liatris aestivalis

Summer gayfeather (Liatris aestivalis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 8"–22".

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–10a
Mature size
8"–22"
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Summer gayfeather (Liatris aestivalis)
Liatris aestivalis — Summer gayfeather. Photo by Mason Brock (Masebrock) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Summer gayfeather (Liatris aestivalis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 8"–22". Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, summer gayfeather pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium).

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