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Floristan Violet Blazing Star
Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'
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$17.32
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$17.32
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$0.00
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3-9
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3-9
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Description
Like the other well-known purple hybrid name Kobold, Violet tolerates some shade, but it still prefers hot blazing sun and dry, loose soil.
Liatris: The Wildflower that became a florists darling. Whether you call it by its botanical name, Liatris or one of the more popular common names (Blazing Star or Gayfeather), you'll love this plant, just like hummingbirds and butterflies do. There are several species, all native American wildflowers, but the one most often seen is L. spicata and its also the one that's received the most attention from the hybridizers.
Blazing star has the odd habit of opening its fluffy flowers from the top of the spike down, instead of the other way around, as most flowers do. And even though it grows wild from Canada to Mexico, often in poor soil, it has some definite requirements. First of all, since this plant is a native of wide open spaces, it prefers full blazing sun, and gritty, fast-draining soil. Don't put it into super-rich mushy loam! In fact, if you do, the flower spikes may topple over from weakness. If you give it a hot, dry spot, the stems are always stiff and strong.
The Florists Darling In recent years, florists have discovered the dramatic look of this purple-spiked beauty, and have used it extensively in their more unusual arrangements, where its often paired with exotics like tropical ginger blooms or Bird of Paradise. The flower spikes are also big favorites for drying.
The roots are bulb-like, and you can start these flowers with seeds (from our Wildflower Seed Department) or perennial roots. Of course, developed roots are faster; Liatris takes two years to bloom from seed. Some of the perennial cultivars will even do well for you in partial shade, but be sure the plants stay dry most of the time.
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Overall rating: 4.529412 / 5 from 17 reviews.
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Been telling all my friends!
"Purchase two bags of corms. 3 didn't come up because 2 I planted too deep and 1 I accidentally planted upside down. All the rest came up perfectly! Within 5 days of planting they sprouted and now I have a large row of them coming in. They're going to look so good and I can hardly wait for the blooms to come on! Ive been sharing pictures and videos online with folks. Thanks for a great product! Will DEFINITELY buy more in the future!"
A real showpiece in my garden
"The corms were firm, and each had numerous buds- just waiting to be planted. Began to show above soil very soon after planting. Beautiful addition inmany locations in my yard."
Wonderful!!
"I had 2 blazing star plants at each end of my front walk. I've wanted a 3rd. I tried planting bulbs last year. (I mainly purchased for my mom) NONE of those bulbs came up. (Purchased elsewhere) This bag. . . WOW!! I've given my mother about 8. I've planted 4 in pots. I've planted 5 out front. I've even given some to a neighbor! Every single one is coming up! They look GREAT!! I'm thankful American Meadows knows when the best time to plant is!"
I definitely would buy again.
"I'm super happy with my plants. They popped up about 3 days after I planted them. I can't wait to see them bloom in July or Aug."
A hardy, attention-getting garden addition
"The flowers are in their second summer. They are planted on East, south and west sides of the house. I live in zone 5. East exposure is only one that doesn't have all-day sun. Soils are sandy or clay and more dry than moist/wet with the exception of early spring. I do not overwater in heat of summer. They have grown tall, have not drooped and the foliage is a healthy, beautiful green. The Floristan violet is a striking color. Bees and butterflies love the flowers."
I would buy this or any product from American Meadows again
"American Meadows is a great resource. Any thing I have ordered has come on time and in great condition Once in the ground they flourish ! Thanks American Meadows !"
Very few survived.
"Several of the listens corms arrived with mold in them. I planted them anyway but very few survived. The ones that did are beautiful though."
I would buy again
"The gladiolus bulbs plants are much larger then my previous gladiolus. Much taller!"
Easy to grow and beautiful
"Beautiful, good for borders in the back of your garden. They got so tall, they definitely leaned a little towards the end of summer, but were stunning around 4th of july. Are just starting to pop up in the 2nd year, in mid April. Bees love them. Beautiful."
Off to a good start
"Planted this April 12 and then it was 6 long weeks before they broke ground, during which I had some doubts, but now it's August and they're blooming robustly. Looking forward to seeing how they do overwinter and if they increase in size next year. They're already decent sized, especially given the late start, so I'm optimistic. Great bang for buck, and haven't watered them since May."