Liatris spicata

Also called Prairie Gayfeather, Spike Gayfeather

AKA Liatris callilepis
Round fluffy violet-purple flowerets on a spike
Blooms at the top of the spike open first, and then slowly open down the spike
Narrow dark green grass-like basal leaves, 35 cm long, turning bronze in autumn
Good cut or dried flower
Attracts birds and butterflies
Bloom Time: July to August
Flower Height: 100-125 cm
Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Violet, Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
80-125 cm

SPREAD:
25-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Use in mass in a perennial border, in native plant or cottage gardens. Taller plants may require staking. Easily grown in an average, medium, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is intolerant of a wet winter site.

Additional Notes about Dense Blazing Star:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for many species of native moths, including the Glorious Flower Moth. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and wasps, and provide late season nectar for migrating butterflies. The seeds are enjoyed by many small birds, including songbirds.