Liatris spicata
Gayfeather or Blazing Star
- Rosy purple flower spikes that start blooming from the top down in July
- Ribbon foliage
- Vertical habit
- Widely tolerant of drought, humidity, wet, and poor soils
- Important nectar plants for hummingbirds, butterflies and native bees
Height: 36-60 in
Spread: 24 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Pinkish purple
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Attributes:
- Tolerates Clay Soil
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- RainGarden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Water Garden
- Moist, Well-Drained