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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pinkscale Gayfeather need?
- Pinkscale Gayfeather grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pinkscale Gayfeather bloom?
- Pinkscale Gayfeather blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Pinkscale Gayfeather native?
- Pinkscale Gayfeather (Liatris elegans) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Pinkscale Gayfeather attract?
- Pinkscale Gayfeather draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Is Pinkscale Gayfeather HOA-friendly?
- Pinkscale Gayfeather is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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