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Liatris spicata - Blazing Star/Gayfeather
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Liatris spicata
Blazing Star
Liatris spicata, also known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather, is a tall, upright, clump-forming perennial featuring spikes of rounded, fluffy, deep purple flower heads appearing atop erect, leafy stalks. One or more stalks arise from a tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves. A Southern Missouri native that is drought tolerant, attracts butterflies and bees, and makes excellent cut flowers. See also Liatris spicata 'Kobold' which is a popular compact cultivar we also offer.
Additional:
Liatris belongs to the aster family, with each flower head having only fluffy disk flowers, resembling "blazing stars", and no rays.
Blazing Star Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Generally performs better in moist soils but is intolerant of wet soils in winter.
Height:24-48 Inches |
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Spread:12-18 Inches |
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Hardiness Zone:3 - 8 |
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Great Companion Plants for Liatris spicata
Tickseed
(Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam')
Tickseed
(Coreopsis grandiflora 'Presto')
Cranesbill
(Geranium sanguineum 'Brookside')
Pinks, Cheddar
(Dianthus x hybrida 'Spangled Star')
Coneflower
(Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Harvest Moon')
Coneflower
(Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sunrise')
Similar Plants to Liatris spicata
Blazing Star
(Liatris spicata 'Kobold')
Speedwell, spiked
(Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles')