Another perennial that makes a good garden plant.  It is even grown commercially for use in dry bouquets.  It is supposed to hold some of its color if picked and dried at the proper time.  It’s a late bloomer, as in middle August.Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

Last year’s stems are still present on this plant.Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

Gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

Gone to seed.Gayfeather (Liatris punctata) in Decline

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