Dotted Gayfeather
Liatris punctata
Dotted Gayfeather is a native, perennial, warm-season forb that grows from 1 to 3 feet tall. This species is ideally suited to grow in dry, coarse soils with its extensive root system and limited foliage of linear, narrow leaves. Dotted Gayfeather is a forage or a browse species that is consumed by sheep and wildlife species such as deer and antelope. Its forage quality is rated as fair to good and it will decrease under continuous heavy grazing. Dotted Gayfeather plants are becoming more popular for ornamental uses, especially fresh floral arrangements and winter bouquets. This species also offers promise for roadside and rest stop beautification projects in the Great Plains region.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: warm
Uses: amnenity grassland, reclamation, CRP, pollinator, wildlife habitat, biodiversity
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 10 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 6 to 8
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
