| Botanical name | Liatris spicata x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February December The flowers, usually purple or white, resemble long bottlebrushes and appear in mid- to late summer. |
| Common name(s) | Gayfeather, blazing star |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Plant corms in spring in compost-enriched soil. |
| Soil conditions | These plants need compost-enriched soil. |
| Uses | They make excellent and long-lasting cut flowers. |
Liatris spicata x hybrids (Gayfeather, blazing star)
- Botanical name: Liatris spicata x hybrids
- Common name(s): Gayfeather, blazing star
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
The flowers, usually purple or white, resemble long bottlebrushes and appear in mid- to late summer. Plant corms in spring in compost-enriched soil. They make excellent and long-lasting cut flowers
Family: Asteraceae
Synonym: Lacinaria spicata
Botanical Pronunciation: ye-AY-triss spy-KAY-tuh
Liatris spicata x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
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January February December The flowers, usually purple or white, resemble long bottlebrushes and appear in mid- to late summer. 
