Pinkscale Gayfeather
Liatris elegans
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Pinkscale gayfeather produces tall spikes of fluffy pink-purple flowers that bloom from top to bottom in summer and fall. This native wildflower forms neat clumps of grass-like foliage and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pinkscale Gayfeather is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Foliage dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers are magnets for butterflies, bees, and moths throughout the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other small birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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