Gay feather

Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) is a flowering perennial plant with tall spikes of showy purple or white flowers. Also called blazing star or prairie star, Liatris spicata grows in clumps and prefers moist, marshy ground. Blazing star flower spikes grow between 1 and 5 ft. ( – m) tall. An upright, clump-forming, short-lived perennial to 1. All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges in degrees C are shown in brackets.

Liatris, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a long-blooming perennial wildflower. It has highly unusual flower heads featuring tiny and colorful star-like blossoms arranged around a long upright bottlebrush spire. It is my go-to plant for a planting plan that needs a little excitement and something to draw the eye up. Its flashy vertical spires the horticulturalists among us might call them terminal spikes of deep purple flower heads are an antidote to a mix that needs just that bit of jazz. Liatris spicata, commonly known as dense blazing star or gayfeather, is a striking perennial that adds vertical interest and vibrant color to garden landscapes.

Gayfeather is a native plant in the United States. It grows all over North America and grows in open plains, prairies, mountains, and meadows. The scientific name is Liatris spicata. The plant has a tuft of leaves that extend straight out of the ground, and it has a sunflower-like appearance bearing purple flowers. It grows up to two feet tall. Liatris is a genus in the Aster family native to North America with at least 40 species and many cultivars available. They all consist of disc flowers without rays on a spike that blooms from the top down in pink, purple and white colors. Some are showier than others.

There are many reasons to plant gayfeather (also called Blazing Star) in your garden this year. First, they are an easy to grow perennial that will come back year after year. Next, they attract those important pollinators we love to have in our yard. Only fill in if you are not human. No account yet? Very easy to grow in virtually any location.

Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) is a flowering perennial plant with tall spikes of showy purple or white flowers. Also called blazing star or prairie star, Liatris spicata grows in clumps and prefers moist, marshy ground. Blazing star flower spikes grow between 1 and 5 ft. ( – m) tall. Indigenous peoples harvested the edible corms of this flower, utilizing its medicinal qualities. It is also traditionally used in indigenous ceremonies as a symbol of courage and strength. Gayfeather plants launch radiant purple coloured bottlebrush spikes of flowers beginning in early summer to early fall.

Liatris, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a long-blooming perennial wildflower. It has highly unusual flower heads featuring tiny and colorful star-like blossoms arranged around a long upright bottlebrush spire. A very fun flower! Planted last fall and it looked to almost completely die off but to my surprise it showed up this Spring and has been growing like crazy! The flowers on top are show stoppers and such a fun texture to have in the garden.

Gayfeather is a native plant in the United States. It grows all over North America and grows in open plains, prairies, mountains, and meadows. The scientific name is Liatris spicata. The plant has a tuft of leaves that extend straight out of the ground, and it has a sunflower-like appearance bearing purple flowers. It grows up to two feet tall. .

There are many reasons to plant gayfeather (also called Blazing Star) in your garden this year. First, they are an easy to grow perennial that will come back year after year. Next, they attract those important pollinators we love to have in our yard. .