Gayfeather Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

Gayfeather Blazing Star, scientifically known as Liatris spicata, a captivating perennial that will set your garden ablaze with its tall spikes of purple flowers. Also With its feathery, bottlebrush-like blooms and grass-like foliage, this plant exudes a sense of elegance and beauty. So Growing up to 2 to 4 feet tall, it forms impressive floral spikes, creating a stunning visual display.

Gayfeather Blazing Star is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. Ideal for wildflower gardens, native plant landscapes, and sunny borders, this hardy species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Embrace the allure of Gayfeather Blazing Star and create a pollinator-friendly haven in your garden while celebrating the radiant splendor of these purple spikes.

Fun Facts:

• Botanical Name: Liatris spicata
• Height:  24-48
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Colorado native Plant
• Native Habitat: prairies, meadows, open woodlands, and along the edges of wetlands and marshes

More importantly here is what you get!

At Finding Nectar, you can purchase Gayfeather Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) in a 4 inch pot, grown from seed, without the use of systemic pesticides, and are nurtured in living soil. We prioritize the root health of our flowers rather than forcing them to bloom, giving them the best chance to flourish in your yard within the first year.

Here is why it's important

At Finding Nectar in Arvada, Colorado, we highly value pollinators' vital role in ecosystems and food supply. Therefore, we thoughtfully select plants, like the Gayfeather Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), to support them.

These nectar-rich and pollen-filled plants nourish bees, butterflies, and more. Its also  using our pollinator-friendly species, you actively preserve essential beings and create a thriving garden. Moreover, as a dedicated nursery serving the Front Range, you can shop worry-free about climate suitability.

Join us in creating a sustainable environment for both plants and pollinators! So, choose Finding Nectar for a greener future. Act now and make a difference with Finding Nectar!