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Texas gayfeather

Liatris punctata var. mucronata

Texas gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 20 U.S. states, including AR, CO, IA, IL, KS, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Aug–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Texas gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) — *Liatris punctata var. mucronata* — Texas gayfeather. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

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, texas gayfeather pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera).