Gayfeather (2)

Gayfeather
Liatris punctata var. punctata

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Dotted Blazing Star
Photo taken on: July 28, 2008
Location: Wet Mountains, Eastern CO
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Roadsides, dry, sandy areas

Grows to 32" with unbranched stems. Flowers grow in narrow spikes.

Flora of North America reference.

Mexican Gayfeather
Liatris punctata var. mexicana

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Mexican Blazing Star
Photo taken on: September 14, 2010
Location: Cerro Grande Trail, NM
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Gravelly, rocky slopes, canyon bottoms

Grows to 32" with unbranched stems. Flowers heads spaced apart.

Flora of North America reference.