Common names:
Gay Feather
Gayfeather
Dense Blazing Star

Also sold as:
  • Floristan Weiss

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Spike
Cyme
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Pollinators: Flies
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

- #Pollination - A good harvester at work.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Yep, it does... by lovemyhouse Aug 12, 2014 12:47 PM 0

Comments:
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