Liatris spicata – Floristan Violet also known as the Gayfeather, is a perennial that is prized for its fluffy wands of bright flowers that are a violet-purple color. This plant flowers in succession from top to bottom over the span of 4 weeks or more, and has nice, tufted flower heads that contrast nicely with its grassy, finely textured foliage. The narrow opposite leaves will stay attractive all Summer long, and then turn a rich bronze color in the Fall. This plant has a blooming season that ranges from early to late Summer, grows best in full sun in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soils, and will grow between 3 – 4 feet tall. A nice feature of this plant is that it is heat, drought, cold, and poor soils tolerant. These showy flowers will attract numerous pollinators to your garden such as Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, and Birds while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. It will supply Winter bird food and is generally pest and disease free. They do well as cut flowers, in dried floral arrangements, and also do well in beds and borders in the garden. Another great characteristic of this plant is that it is low maintenance, making this the perfect plant for the busy gardener! You don’t want to miss out on this plant find, it will surely add a nice touch to any garden! 
 
          20 seed per pack    
 
Planting Zone: 3 – 9 
 
Full Sun
 
Height: 3 feet – 4 feet 
 
Width: 16 inches – 20 inches
 
Showy
 
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Birds
 
Great for Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Beds, Borders 
 
Deer and Rabbit resistant
 
Drought, Heat, Cold Tolerant
 
Low Maintenance 
 
Origin: United States
 
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