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    Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka'

    Also Known As

    • Cattail Gayfeather
    • Eureka Button Snakeroot
    • Kansas Gayfeathe
    • Prairie Blazing Star
    • Tall Blazing Star

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka' plant details

    Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The gayest Gay Feather. Bred by the Univerisity of Nebraska with an eye towards cutflower production, this Queen of the Gay Feathers is all about size and the extremely tall flower spikes totally rule. Gotta love a flower you can look right in the eye. Easy. Purplish-pink.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Five foot tall full spikes of reddish-purple on this selection by Dr. Sotero Salac. Lovely as a cut flower. Prefers summer water.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka' plant

    How to Grow Liatris pycnostachya 'Eureka'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

    aka Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Purple Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Liatris spicata 'Kobold' by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Liatris spicata

    aka Liatris callolepsis, Serratula spicata, Blazing Star, Button Snakeroot, Gayfeather

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Liatris spicata flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Liatris microcephala

    aka Narrow Leaf Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Liatris microcephala flower by Mason Brock
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    Liatris ligulistylis

    aka Liatris ligulistylus, Large-headed Liatris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Liatris ligulistylis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Liatris pycnostachya

    aka Prairie Blazing Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Liatris pycnostachya flower by Daderot
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