Dense Blazing Star

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Liatris spicata Dense Blazing Star, Dense Gayfeather, Dense Liatris, Marsh Blazing Star, Marsh Gayfeather, Marsh Liatris Liatris is a charming, tall perennial that forms lovely clu mps, thriving in moist lowlands, meadows, and marshes. It showcases delightful, rounded flower heads in a rich, deep purple, perched on sturdy, upright leafy stalks. At the base, you’ll find a tuft of narrow, medium-green leaves that gracefully taper as they reach higher up the stem. In the summer, Liatris bursts into bloom with fluffy disk flowers that remind us of “blazing stars." It’s often affectionately called gayfeather, thanks to its feathery blooms. To help Liatris reach its full potential, it loves well-drained soil and plenty of sunshine. While it can manage in less-than-ideal soils, it truly flourishes in moist, fertile conditions. This delightful plant usually does better in moister soils compared to many of its Liatris relatives and doesn’t appreciate sitting in wet soil during winter. It bravely faces summer heat and humidity. Though you can grow it from seed, just keep in mind that it’s a bit slow to settle in. BONAP MAPHeight: 2’-4'Spread 9" -18"Bloom: July-AugustLight: Full SunWater: LowZone: 3-8Origin: Eastern and Midwest US and Canada Show more