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Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star

Liatris Spicata

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Overview

Spike Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), also known as Blazing Star, is a North American perennial with striking, dense spikes of purple flowers, reaching heights of 2-4 feet. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming in late summer. Attractive to butterflies and bees, it's ideal for pollinator gardens. Hardy in zones 4-9, it provides vertical interest and vibrant color, with low maintenance once established. Spacing is typically 12-15 inches apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Spike Gayfeather (Liatris spicata)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden; commonly referred to as Blazing Star or Liatris spicata
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — perennial with lavender and purple blooms; though it is remarkably tolerant to drought once established
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — With minimal upkeep and striking beauty; is a North American perennial with striking
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — When designing with this plant, image 50
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Moreover, it is deer-resistant, ensuring its vibrant display remains unmarred throughout the, image 49
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — also known as Blazing Star; is a charismatic perennial that makes a bold statement in any garden, image 56
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Spike Gayfeather (Liatris spicata); dense spikes of purple flowers, image 55
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — perennial for full or half; with minimal upkeep and striking beauty
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — is a North American perennial with striking; offering a low-maintenance option for the landscape, image 57
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — dense spikes of purple flowers; lavender and purple flowers in the garden, image 58
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it provides vertical interest and vibrant color, with low maintenance once, image 62
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Spacing is typically 12-15 inches apart; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming, image 63
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Attractive to butterflies and bees, it's ideal for pollinator gardens; with its grass-like, image 61
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, blooming in late summer; its vertical flower, image 60
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — reaching heights of 2-4 feet, image 59
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — rich purple to pinkish flower heads; attractive to butterflies and bees, it's ideal for, image 67
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — is a charismatic perennial that makes a bold statement in any garden design; liatris spicata, image 65
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Its vertical flower spikes; perennial for full or half, image 66
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — commonly referred to as Blazing Star or Liatris spicata; rich purple to pinkish flower heads, image 64
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — bloom from the top down in mid-summer to early fall, image 68
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — giving it a distinctive appearance.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; enhancing the, image 69
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — With its grass-like foliage; moreover, it is deer-resistant, ensuring its vibrant display, image 73
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — though it is remarkably tolerant to drought once established; hardy in zones 4-9, it provides, image 71
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — offering a low-maintenance option for the landscape; giving it a distinctive, image 72

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