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Floristan Violet Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet'

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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.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 2–9Type Perennial, Wildflower
Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet') — The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Wildflower
Family
Asteraceae

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Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet') — The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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