Liatris #2
$19.99
An upright, clump-forming perennial with dense purple to violet flower spikes and narrow green foliage, ideal for borders, prairie gardens, and pollinator plantings.
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Description
Liatris is an upright, clump-forming perennial typically growing 2–5 feet tall with a 1–2 foot spread. From mid- to late summer, it produces dense, spike-like inflorescences of small, tubular flowers in shades of purple, violet, and lavender, which bloom from the top downward. Flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing vertical interest and extended pollinator support in summer and early fall gardens.
The narrow, grass-like foliage is medium green and forms tidy basal clumps that accentuate the striking flower spikes. Foliage is deciduous, dying back after frost, and the plant’s vertical form creates a strong architectural accent in mixed borders. Liatris is well suited for perennial borders, prairie-style gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized meadows, thriving in well-drained soils with low maintenance.
Care Instructions
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Full sun for best flowering and upright habit
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Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or rocky soils
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Moderate water; drought tolerant once established
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Cut back dead foliage in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth
Key Features
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Dense, spike-like tubular flowers in purple, violet, and lavender
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Bloom period from mid- to late summer
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Upright, clump-forming habit with narrow, grass-like foliage
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Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
