Liatris Flower Height. No wonder this flower is called the blazing star because of its weird yet identifiable physical characteristics. 6 12 inch long flower spikes are densely packed with stemless flowers in purple pink or white that bloom from the top down.
Liatris spicata common name blazing star liatris dense blazing star gay feather plant type herbaceous perennial mature size 2 to 4 feet. Plant liatris in tough soil conditions with good drainage. Liatris flowers form along the tall spikes and these fuzzy thistle like blossoms which are usually purple flower from the top to the bottom rather than in the traditional.
Its leaves are long and thin and can grow unevenly.
Spicata is a perennial to 70cm in height with narrow foliage and purplish pink flower spikes in late summer and early autumn. In missouri it has only been found in oregon county on the arkansas border steyermark. Liatris makes a tall eye catching statement in flower beds containers cutting gardens and naturalized settings. Occasionally to 6 feet sun exposure full sun soil type medium well drained soil soil ph 5 5 to 7 5.
