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Also known as Marsh Blazing Star, this herbaceous perennial grows 3 to 4 feet tall. It has linear, grass-like leaves that are clumped toward the base of the plant and continue up the stem till they reach the showy flower cluster: a tall spike of rayless, densely packed, rose-purple or white flower heads. This plant grows in full sun and moist soils, and is favored by butterflies as well as hummingbirds.
May Attract
Dense Gayfeather is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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