Liatris spicata, also known as blazing star or gayfeather, is a striking perennial with upright flower spikes covered in purple-pink blooms that open from the top down. This unique flowering habit makes it a real eye-catcher in borders, prairie-style plantings, and natural gardens. Liatris spicata prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil, is low-maintenance, and fully hardy. It also attracts bees and butterflies and adds vertical structure and long-lasting summer color to the garden.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary from photos and descriptions. Minor imperfections may occur but usually recover once planted in your garden. Our plants are strong and supplied in nursery pots, directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Care: easy — low maintenance
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H7 (to about -20 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF (Plants For A Future)
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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