Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'
Also called:
Blazing Star
Gayfeather
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to eastern US
Pat Kolling
Flower:
Purple
Blooms from :
Jul
to:
Sep
Features terminal spikes (6-12" long) of sessile, rounded, fluffy, deep purple flower heads (each to 3/4" across) appearing atop rigid, erect, leafy flower stalks.
Foliage:
Green
Basal tuft of narrow, grass-like, medium green leaves (to 12" long).
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
1-3'
Spread:
8-15"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Clump-forming perennial which is native to moist low grounds, meadows and marsh margins.
Soil Needs
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Somewhat tolerant of poor soils, but prefers moist, fertile ones. Intolerant of wet soils in winter.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: