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Liatris

Valued for their showy fluffy vertical flower spikes and contrasting lush, grassy foliage, Liatris are herbaceous perennials that always make a pretty addition to the garden. Interestingly flowering from the top down, in shades of purple, rosy red or white, the button-shaped flowers resemble blazing stars and attract lovely butterflies. With a long season of interest from summer to fall, they help create outstanding combinations.

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Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star)

Among the latest blooming of the blazing stars, Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely packed with deep rose-purple flowers. Stamens and styles protrude from the tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance.

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Liatris cylindracea (Dwarf Blazing Star)

Liatris cylindracea (Dwarf Blazing Star) is a small, upright, clump-forming perennial boasting short spike-like racemes of fluffy, pink, or purplish pink, thistle-like flower heads. Blooming for about one month in mid-summer to early fall, they are borne atop stout, erect, leafy flower stalks. Attractive to bees, butterflies, skippers, and hummingbirds, they contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris ligulistylis (Rocky Mountain Blazing Star)

Liatris ligulistylis (Rocky Mountain Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely packed with thistle-like, deep rose-purple flowers. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over 6 weeks, the spectacular flower spikes contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star)

Noted for attracting native bees and butterflies, Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting dense wands, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), packed with rose-lavender flowers in late summer to fall. The showy blossoms contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Blazing Star)

Liatris punctata var. mucronata (Texas Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely congested with tufted, purple to rose-pink flowers. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over several weeks, the spectacular flower spikes contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star)

One of the tallest blazing stars, Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting fluffy spikes densely packed with deep rose-purple flowers. Stamens and styles protrude from the tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance.

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Liatris spicata 'Alba' (Gayfeather)

Prized for its fluffy, pristine white flower spikes, Liatris spicata 'Alba' (Gayfeather) is a compact perennial of great ornamental value. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over 4 weeks and more, the tufted flower heads contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet' (Gayfeather)

Prized for its fluffy wands of bright violet-purple flowers, Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet' (Gayfeather) is a perennial of great ornamental value. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over 4 weeks and more, the tufted flower heads contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (Gayfeather)

Prized for its fluffy, pristine white flower spikes, Liatris spicata 'Floristan Weiss' (Gayfeather) is a perennial of great ornamental value. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over 4 weeks and more, the tufted flower heads contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris spicata 'Kobold' (Gayfeather)

Prized for its fluffy wands of bright rosy lavender flowers, Liatris spicata 'Kobold' (Gayfeather) is a compact, clump-forming perennial of great ornamental value. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over several weeks, the tufted flower heads contrast nicely with the finely textured, grassy foliage.

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Liatris spicata (Gayfeather)

Valued for its showy fluffy vertical flower spikes contrasting with a lush, finely textured, grassy foliage, Gayfeather or Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a perennial of great ornamental value. Interestingly flowering in succession from top to bottom over 4 weeks and more, its button-shaped, purple, rosy red or white flowers resemble blazing stars

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