Purple Blazing Star Liatris

bare-root plants

10 ea: $7.00; Item: 7718-A
20 ea: $11.50; Item: 7718-B
50 ea: $24.25; Item: 7718-C

Liatris spicata

20-30" tall. Also called Gayfeather.

Stiff dense “bottlebrush” magical magenta-purple flower wands, above fine grass-like foliage. Blooms from July to September.

Adds elegant structure to the perennial border and mixed bouquets. For cutflowers, be sure to leave at least a third of the stem on the plant for best results.

Beloved by pollinators of all sorts, including hummingbirds; leave seedheads standing for the birds in fall.

Tolerates a broad range of growing conditions, but not drought. Plant in full sun, 3" deep, 8-12" apart, in well-drained fertile soil. Native to eastern North America. Z3. (1¼–1½" corms)

ships in spring

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from late April through early-to-mid May.

Additional Information

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials