Liatris spicata
Spiked Gayfeather, Dense Blazingstar, Marsh Blazingstar
Seed & Plants
(ly-AT-riss or LY-uh-tris spi-KAH-tuh)
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| Liatris
spicata Spiked Gayfeather, Dense Blazing star Photo by cj |
Habitat | Bloom Period | Color | Height Inches | Moisture | Plant Spacing | Lifespan |
| Sun | July August |
purple | 24 to 36 | average to moist | 8 to 12 inches | Perennial |
For
other flowers visit the wildflower
seed list, or potted plants list to order copy the orderform or email questions, comments, and orders to john@easywildflowers.com
We accept payment by check and money order and through PayPal
Liatris
spicata
Spiked
Gayfeather potted plants are available, $4 each plus UPS
shipping. Please contact us by email for shipping costs on potted plants
including your address & zip code.
| Liatris
spicata
seeds Spiked Gayfeather seeds |
approximate |
approximate coverage |
|
1 packet - $2.50 + shipping |
150 | sq ft |
1 ounce - $8.00 |
6,250 | 300 sq ft |
1 pound - ----------- |
100,000 | 10 Lb per acre |
Seed
shipping chart at bottom of page
Liatris
spicata has many common names including Spiked Gayfeather, Dense Blazing star,
and Marsh Blazingstar. Liatris spicata spiked Gayfeather is similar to Liatris pycnostachya
although under the same growing conditions it will often shorter. Spiked
gayfeather is excellent for cut flowers and is a favorite food source for butterflies and
hummingbirds. Liatris spicata is native
to and grows wild in moist prairies and sedge meadows, moist fields, roadsides,
and fencerows over most of the Eastern half of the US. Liatris spicata
Spiked Gayfeather blooms
in July/August and thrives in ordinary garden soil with full sun.
This very attractive native wildflower will usually grow 24 to 36 inches tall
but may grow up to 48 inches high with good conditions. The vertical
nature of the beautiful spikes of
purple flowers on Liatris spicata are beautiful in both the formal flower garden
and prairie meadow. The upright form of Liatris species take up minimal space and are suitable for even the smallest garden. They are equally at home in large, established perennial borders, where their thin, tall, airy floral wands create a mesmerizing "pop-up" effect.
Drought tolerance is an especially desirable trait that Liatris species offer. Their water-retentive corms allow them to persist in lean, dry times.
(spicata = Grows ears (like corn), in spikes)
The map below
shows areas where native Liatris spicata Spiked Gayfeather plants grow wild but it can be planted and will grow over
a much wider area than shown.
USDA plant hardiness zones 3 to 10.
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Liatris
spicata |
Alabama |
Louisiana |
North
Carolina |
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Use the chart below for shipping charges on Liatris spicata Spiked Gayfeather, Dense Blazing starflower seeds, to order copy the order form or email questions, comments & orders to john@easywildflowers.com
Please contact us by email with your address for shipping charges & availability on potted plants
We accept payment by check, money order, and through Paypal
The minimum seed order amount is $10, this can be a combination of different
seeds.
|
subtotal for flower seeds |
shipping charge for seeds |
| seed orders up to $20.00 = | $3.00 shipping |
| $20.01 - $50.00 = | $4.00 shipping |
| $50.01-$100.00 = | $5.00 shipping |
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over $100.00 = 5 % of subtotal |
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Liatris
spicata Spiked Gayfeather, Dense Blazing star, Marsh Blazingstar Plant distribution map
complements of USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1
(http://plants.usda.gov). National
Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.
