Mar

Gayfeather or Blazing Star – Liatris.

Zones: 3-9

Bloom Span: Three Months

Growing Conditions: Easy to grow in just about any soil type, but
will likely require staking if grown in rich soil. Will grow in partial
shade or in full sun.

Care: Liatris is a long lived plant and usually does not require
division. Although they self seed, they usually do not take over a
garden. The flower provides textural interest to the garden and has
thin, spiky leaves.

Good Species Choices: Spike Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), which
comes in shades of purple, pink, and white.

Join the NewGardener.com email list and get “The Gardener’s Handbook” absolutely FREE! Chock full of useful information for the new gardener, this 80-page eBook covers everything from flower and vegetable gardening, to pest control, soil preparation, and more. Get your copy today!

Enter your email address below and you will be sent a link to access your FREE book.

Thanks for visiting NewGardener.com.
Tim Lundie, Editor

Be Sociable, Share!