General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 36 - 60 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Fall
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 28 days
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip

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Common names
  • Slender Gayfeather
  • Gayfeather
  • Slender Blazing Star
  • Graceful Blazing Star

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Location: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park - Okeechobee co., Florida
Date: 16-OCT-2004
Photo courtesy of Brian Ahern
Location: Starkey Wilderness Park - Pasco County, Florida
Date: 04-OCT-2004
Photo courtesy of Brian Ahern

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