Also called Gayfeather or Blazing Star, Liatris is grown as a commercial cut flower. This is selected from one of our native prairie wildflowers. Plants form a low clump of grassy-looking leaves, bearing tall spikes of bright magenta-purple flowers beginning in midsummer.
Very useful in the sunny border, meadow garden or in containers and is drought tolerant and attractive to butterflies.
Clumps may be easily divided every 3 to 4 years in the spring. Plants may need to be staked.
Hardiness Zone: 2-9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Average or Moist
Blooming Time: Mid Summer – Early Fall
Foliage Color: Deep Green
Plant Uses: Border, Cut Flower, Container, Wildflower
FlowerHead Size: Very Large
Height: 30-35 inches
Spread: 12-15 inches
Resistant for: Deer, Rabbit
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Tolerant: Drought