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Liatris Spicata - exotic perennial with long-lasting flower spikes

Liatris spicata (Blazing Star / Gayfeather) Family: Asteraceae Origin: Eastern North America Type: Herbaceous perennial 🔍 Plant Description Liatris spicata is a striking, upright perennial with bottlebrush-style flower spikes in shades of purple, lavender, or occasionally white. Unlike most flowers that bloom from the bottom up, Liatris blooms from the top down, giving it a bit of dramatic flair. Its fine, grass-like foliage forms tidy clumps, making it a fantastic addition to sunny borders or prairie-style gardens. 🌞 Growing Conditions Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours of direct light) Soil: Well-drained; tolerates sandy or loamy soil Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9 / RHS H5 (hardy in most of the UK) 📏 Size Height: 60–100 cm (2–3.5 ft) Spread: 30–45 cm (1–1.5 ft) 🌼 Flowering Time: Mid to late summer (July to August in the UK) Colour: Purple, lavender, or white Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects love it ✂️ Maintenance Deadhead for a tidier look, though birds enjoy the seed heads Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate and multiply Cut back in late autumn or leave stalks for winter interest/wildlife 🌿 Companions & Use Pairs well with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Ornamental Grasses, and Salvia Great in borders, meadows, wildlife gardens, or as a cut flower Adds height, texture, and vertical interest ❗ Fun Facts Used in traditional medicine by Native Americans The flower spike’s fluffy appearance is sometimes compared to a feather duster with delusions of grandeur Survives harsh weather and neglect better than most exes