Liatris spicata 'Floristan Purple' (Violet)

Also called Gayfeather

AKA Liatris callilepis 'Floristan Violet'
Round fluffy violet-purple flowers
Blooms open at the top of the spike and then slowly open downward
Dark green grass-like foliage, 30 cm long
Good cut or dried flower
Attracts birds and butterflies
Bloom Time: July to September
Flower Height: 75-90 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Violet

HEIGHT:
25-35 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 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.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging