Plant Family / Liatris
Liatris
Liatris are herbaceous perennials of great ornamental value with their spectacular flower spikes packed with button-shaped, purple, rosy red or white flowers resembling blazing stars. Flowering in succession from top to bottom over a long season in summer and fall, they attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The foliage of narrow, grass-like leaves stays attractive all summer and turns a rich bronze in fall. Easy to grow and low care, these showy bloomers add strong vertical accents in perennial gardens, meadows, native plant gardens or naturalized areas.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
