Blazing Star, Gayfeather. Tall stems with narrow leaves topped with long-lasting purple-pink or white flowers in dense spikes. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Liatris spicata
Tall stems with narrow leaves topped with long-lasting purple-pink or white flowers in dense spikes.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Liatris  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | spicata  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blazing Star, Gayfeather  | 
		
| Flower Colour | pink, purple, white  | 
		
| Soil | Light  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 1.5m  | 
		
| Family | Asteraceae  | 
		
| Spread | 45cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | August, September  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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