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Liatris spicata Violet ('Floristan Purple')

Floristan Purple Blazing Star (Gayfeather)

A low clump of grass-like leaves support tall, long-lasting, violet-purple flowers.

  • »  AKA Liatris callilepis 'Floristan Violet'
  • »  Round, fluffy, violet-purple flowers
  • »  Blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward
  • »  Narrow, dark green, grass-like foliage, 30 cm long
  • »  Good cut or dried flower
  • »  Attracts birds and butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 75-90 cm

1gal
$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:25-35 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liatris spicata 'Violet'

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.