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Botanical illustration of Dotted Gayfeather (Liatris punctata) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–9

Liatris punctata

Dotted Gayfeather

PerennialDeciduousNative
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Mature size
1–2 ft tall
0.5–1 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
3–9
Soil
Lean, drained
Bloom
Purple
Fall

Notable features

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Companion plants for Dotted Gayfeather

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Dotted Gayfeather.

Botanical illustration of Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 5–9

Fourwing Saltbush

Native

Atriplex canescens

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–9

Oregon Grape Holly

Native

Mahonia aquifolium

Shrub5–6 ft tallZones 3–9
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Native

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Native

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
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