noun
- a North American plant of the genus Liatris, having tall spikes of small purple, pink, or white flowers
Usage: also called blazing star or button snakeroot; commonly used in gardens and floral arrangements
Examples
- The gardener planted gayfeather along the border to attract butterflies.
- Gayfeather blooms in late summer with vibrant purple flower spikes.
- These gayfeather plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
- The florist used gayfeather stems in the wildflower bouquet.
- Gayfeather is a native perennial that requires minimal maintenance.