Color:

Liatris

Liatris spicata

Perennial

Aster/Daisy Family

Blazing star with fluffy purple spikes. Unique top-to-bottom blooming pattern. Native prairie flower. Also called gayfeather. Vertical interest. Long-lasting. Popular for textured arrangements.

Bloom Season

Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

WeddingBirthday

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 10 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Cut when top quarter of spike is in bloom

Unique - flowers open from top to bottom unlike most spikes

Remove lower leaves and use fresh water

Long-lasting and easy to care for

Very long-lasting - 14-21 days

Flowers open from top down (unique)

Remove lower foliage

Change water every 3-4 days

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, sweet vanilla-like fragrance

Fun Facts

Also called Blazing Star and Gayfeather

Unusual among flower spikes - blooms open from top to bottom

Native Americans used the roots to treat sore throats

Monarch butterflies are strongly attracted to liatris

Origin & History

Native to North America

Native to the prairies and meadows of North America, liatris was used medicinally by Native Americans for centuries. It entered the cut flower trade in the 1980s when Dutch growers recognized its potential. Today it is grown worldwide and valued for its unique top-down blooming pattern and long vase life.