Liatris spicata
Gayfeather, Blazing Star
Description
This plant will be the center of attention from mid to late summer with 3'-5' stalks of bright, rosy lavender blooms. The bloom stalks rise above a thick grass-like clump of foliage. The tight clusters of flowers make it a long-lasting cut flower and perfect for drying. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun, but can also be grown in poor, drier soil where the plant appears stockier but nonetheless blooms beautifully. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.