Floristan Violet Gayfeather
Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet'
Overview
The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking, feathery, violet flower spikes reaching up to 4 feet tall. A perennial favorite, it blooms from mid-summer to fall, attracting butterflies and pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms. It thrives in zones 3-9, prefers full sun exposure, and requires well-drained soil. With a spread of 1 to 1.5 feet, it's ideal for borders, cut flower gardens, or mass plantings.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 2–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Asteraceae
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