Liatris spicata

Also called Prairie Gayfeather, Spike Gayfeather

AKA Liatris callilepis
Round fluffy violet-purple flowers
Blooms at the top of the spike open first, and then slowly open down the spike
Narrow dark green grass-like foliage, 35 cm long
Good cut or dried flower
Attracts birds and butterflies
Bloom Time: July to August
Flower Height: 75-90 cm
Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Violet, Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
30-50 cm

SPREAD:
25-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Use in mass in a perennial border, in native plant or cottage gardens. Taller plants may require staking. Easily grown in an average, medium, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is intolerant of a wet winter site.

Additional Notes about Dense Blazing Star:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Roadside planting
Border/edging

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1ltr
PL72