Plant Library

Liatris Spicata

Common Name: Liatris

Botanical Name: Liatris

Variety: Spicata

Blossom Color: Violet Blue

Bloom Time: Jul-Aug

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Full Sun

Mature Height: 24-36"

Mature Width: 10-18"

Notes: Terminal spikes (6-12" long) of deep purple flower heads (each to 3/4" across) appear atop rigid, erect, leafy flower stalks. Clump-forming. Also know as Blazing Star or Gayfeather.