LIATRIS SPICATA-GayfeatherCategory: Perennial Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Height: 3 5 ft Spread: 18 24 in Bloom Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades Tallest of the genus with upright spikes bearing long, pinkish purple tassels in July and August. One of the best easy care garden performers, this deer resistant selection is great for massing at the back of a garden. Its nectar is sought out by butterflies, bees, rare moths and even hummingbirds.

» Disease free

»  Very low maintenance

Its semi-double white blossoms are perfectly accentuated by a purple-red center and lush green foliage

» Refreshing citrus flavor and warm heat level

'Blue Moon' emerges early in the season to form a loose

and superb flower color that seems to intensify the foliage color

» Great foliage color for shady areas

thread-like leaves

turning pink as they age

Deer tend to leave this plant alone

Like all Lilac

Description- Compact grass with feathery spikes of buff-colored flowers over green leaves