Shortleaf Blazing-star, Shortleaf Gayfeather
Asteraceae (Compositae)
This wonderful Florida scrub resident is drought tolerant, and remains evergreen throughout the year! Very sandpapery, tough foliage can withstand long periods of hot drought. Beautiful tall spires of purple flowers bring the pollinators en masse. 4" pots, shipped in careful wrapping. Local pickup is available too!
- Bee visitors include Agapostemon spleizdens, Augochlorella aurata, Augochloropsis suinptuosa, Coelioxys mexicana, Megachile albitarsis, M. brevis pseudobreuis, M. briinleyi, M. petulans, Boinbus impatiens and B. pennsylvanicus (Deyrup et al. 2002).
Plant Specifics
Size: 2.5 - 4 ft tall by 1 ft wide
Life Span: Long-lived perennial
Flower Color: Purple
Fruit Color: White
Habitats: Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, dry flatwoods. Also known from some rockland areas in Miami-Dade County.
Landscaping Recommended Uses: Wildflower garden.
Light: Full Sun
Water: Occasionally wet to very dry