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Botanical Name
: Liatris spicata
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Common Name
: Blazing star or Gayfeather
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Color
: Tall spikes of blue and white flowers
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Spread/Width
: 12-18" wide
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Bloom Time
: Mid to late summer
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Sun/Shade
: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preferences
: Plant in sandy, well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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Advantages
: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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