Floristan Violett dense blazing star
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Violet-pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Floristan Violett' dense blazing star (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violett') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Violet-pink flower spikes open from early to late summer on clumping plants. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Paprika yarrow, and Foxtail barley.