CHUXAY GARDEN Liatris Spicata-Dense Blazing Star,Prairie Feather 50 Seeds Perennial Herb Flowering Plant Attract Butterflies Grows in Garden and Pots Low-Maintenance

Valued for its showy fluffy vertical flower spikes contrasting with a lush, finely textured, grassy foliage, Gayfeather or Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a perennial of great ornamental value. Interestingly flowering in succession from top to bottom over 4 weeks and more, its button-shaped, purple, rosy red or white flowers resemble blazing stars (hence its common name). Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this beautiful native American species enjoys a long season of interest from mid-summer to fall and supplies winter bird food. The narrow, opposite leaves stay attractive all summer and turn a rich bronze in fall. Easy to grow and low care, Liatris spicata adds a strong vertical accent in sunny borders or prairie gardens. It helps create outstanding combinations with the warm golds of Rudbeckia or the purple blossoms of Echinacea. Thrives in full sun and prefers moderately fertile,moist,well-drained soils.Tolerates heat, cold, drought, and poor dry soils. Plants may rot over-winter if grown in heavy soil.