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Liatris Spicata – Floristan Violet

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!

 

          25 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

 

I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike!  There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!

SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!

ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.

DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.

Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!

Liatris Spicata – Floristan Violet

$3.25Price