Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Gayfeather) clay soil tolerant Highly toxic

Highly toxic

showy flower spikes

but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare

Mealy Blue Sage makes an excellent plant for perennial gardens and mass planting

A bloom so golden yellow and so fragrant that you immediately desire one in your garden

Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Gayfeather) clay soil tolerant Highly toxicAlso known as Prairie Blazing Star, Prairie Liatris, Cat tail Blazing Star, Cat tail Gayfeather, Hairy Button snakeroot. Prairie Gayfeather is a showy perennial with tall flower spikes. Works well when planted en masse or as an accent. It can be used in perennial borders, prairie gardens or naturalized areas. It pairs well with Purple Coneflower, Rattlesnake Master or prairie grasses. Prairie Gayfeather is one of the few species that can handle moist