LIATRIS #2
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Botanical Name: Liatris spp.
Mature Size: 1.5-4 ft H, 1-2 ft W
Light Requirement: Sun
Water Need: Low to Medium
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3 (-40 to -30F) to Zone 9 (20 to 30F)
Description: Hardy, upright perennial, with many native to prairies and grasslands. Valued for tall spikes of feathery purple, pink, or white flowers blooming from top to bottom in summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a favorite for xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, and prairie-style plantings. Blooms attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, while its grass-like foliage adds texture even when not in bloom. Good for cut and dried flowers. Tough, low-maintenance plants ideal for gardeners seeking beauty and wildlife value with minimal water needs.
Common Varieties:
mucronata (Texas Gayfeather): Native to Central Texas, drought-tolerant, with narrow leaves and vivid purple flower spikes in late summer. Excellent for wildflower meadows and naturalized areas.
spicata (Dense Blazing Star): Common in gardens for its tall, dense flower spikes and adaptability. Performs well in average to moist soils and blooms in mid-to-late summer.
pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star): Features long-lasting purple blooms and thrives in slightly moist to dry soils. Tolerates clay and is a strong butterfly magnet.
- U/M
- / EA
- Price
- $30.00
- Part Number
- 2974
- Quantity Available
- 8
