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Deciduous. Habit. Tufted. Genus. Liatris are herbaceous perennials with narrow, grass-like foliage and erect, bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers which open from the top down. Name status. Correct. Plant range. E North America.
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Native to prairie areas of North America, Liatris is a hardy, herbaceous perennial. It will survive in low growing zones, with winter conditions between -40°F and -30°F (-40°C to -30°C). And in the summer heat it thrives in dry conditions. There are some nativars you may see at the garden center, such as 'Kobold'.
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Its flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Larval forms of Schinia sanguinea (Liatris Flower Moth) feed on the flowers and seeds, and the larval form of Carmenta anthracipennis (Liatris Borer Moth) eat the stems. Goldfinches eat the seeds with relish. Play Value: Wildlife Food Source
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Liatris Spicata is a native perennial flower from North America. Learn all growing facts here, height, sun requirements, moisture, soil type. Also learn ho.
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Liatris spicata Kiefer Nursery Trees, Shrubs, Perennials
Liatris spicata, the dense blazing star, prairie feather, gayfeather [1] or button snakewort, [2] is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America [3] where it grows in moist prairies and sedge meadows.
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Easy to grow and low care, Liatris spicata adds a strong vertical accent in sunny borders or prairie gardens. It helps create outstanding combinations with the warm golds of black-eyed Susans or the purple blossoms of coneflowers. Grows up to 2-4 feet tall (60-120 cm).
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Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) K. van Bourgondien
Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) is a flowering perennial plant with tall spikes of showy purple or white flowers.Also called blazing star or prairie star, Liatris spicata grows in clumps and prefers moist, marshy ground. Blazing star flower spikes grow between 1 and 5 ft. (0.3 - 1.5 m) tall. The impressive gayfeather flowers mean the plant is ideal for planting individually or mass planting.
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Liatris spicata Mihkel Saar Puukool
Try growing Liatris spicata for a later summer and drought resistant perennial in your garden. Photo by Lorna Kring. Easy to grow and propagate, it's a low-maintenance gem that blazes in the dog days of summer while other plants wilt from the heat. Join us now as we look at how to add this pretty prairie stalwart to your garden! What You Will Learn
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Liatris spicata Degroot
Best offers for your Garden - https://amzn.to/2InnD0w-----How to Plant Liatris Spicata. Bearing spikes of fluffy, purple, summer flowers, Liatris.
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Liatris spicata (purple blazing star)
Attracts bees, moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds are eaten by songbirds. Deer resistant. Height: 24 to 36 inches. Bloom color: Purple. Bloom time: July to September. Hardiness zone: 3 to 9. Salt tolerance: N/A. Spreading habit: Clump-forming; can produce new colonies from its shallow, fibrous-rooted corms; most often propagates by seed.
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LIATRIS SPICATA Rasadnik „Jelena”
Liatris spicata, commonly called blazing star, dense blazing star or marsh blazing star, is a tall, upright, clump-forming perennial which is native to moist low grounds, meadows and marsh margins. In Missouri, it has only been found in Oregon County on the Arkansas border (Steyermark).
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Liatris, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a long-blooming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America.
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Liatris (also known as Liatris spicata) is commonly found in the Eastern portions of North America. In terms of appearance, many people will immediately identify the bright purple colors that are associated with this species of plant. It can be found all across the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. Table of Contents What is Liatris?
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Liatris spicata NE Seed
Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. dense blazing star. Data Source. Last Revised by: Curated and maintained by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Team. Data Documentation. The PLANTS Database includes the following data sources of Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. Documentation State Type Symbol;
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The tall purple spikes gently blowing in the breeze with dozens of bees and butterflies bouncing between them will catch anyone's attention. This flower can add lots of curb appeal to your home. Even when not blooming, the base foliage looks like ornamental grass in the Spring, and the seed heads (stalks) still look great in the Fall.
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Liatris, known as blazing star, features striking vertical spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom uniquely top-down. Native to North American prairies, this drought-tolerant perennial attracts butterflies and resists deer, enhancing gardens with its resilient and eye-catching presence from late summer into fall.