Liatris punctata (Dotted Gayfeather)

Most common one on the Front Range (smaller than other Liatris species)

From “Native Plants for Birds” handout: Prefers: full sun; dry, well-drained soil Grows: 1-2ft.
Growing season: late Summer to mid-Fall Best for: seeds, nectar, insects

Birds: sparrows, vireos, waxwings, orioles

FROM HPEC:

Description

Height x Width - 24" x 12"
Water Requirements – Low
Exposure – Sun
Flower Color - Pink to purple
Bloom – Summer to fall
Wildlife Value - Nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies
Notes – Resistant to deer; suitable for container gardens


Grower's note: This plant is small compared to others in the same genus, especially first-year plants. Blooming may take up to two or three seasons depending on site conditions. It is the most common Liatris on the Front Range, and is a specimen well worth the wait.