| Common Name | Liatris, Blazing star |
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| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Liatris |
| species | x superbum |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| How Different? | Much shorter and many more stems from the base than the species. Compared to L. spicata 'Kubold', it has longer narrower flower spikes that have lovely fat buds that look like rose buds extending the showy season. |
| Landscape Value | Use in mixed beds, borders, rock garden or container for late summer bloom. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 12" / 14" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained soils. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | Attracts butterflies, including Monarchs and birds,like goldfinches, love the seeds. Stems from corms. May need to rebury the corms if planted too shallowly. Does not like heavy, wet soils. |
Liatris FEATHERMORE™ ‘Lavender’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
The first Liatris of a new species bred for the garden. FEATHERMORE™ 'Lavender' was bred to be showy the first year in a container or border. It has multiple, branched, short flower spikes with lovely fat flower buds before erupting in feathery, lavender purple flowers. A different type of Liatris for the late summer garden or container. A favorite nectar source for Monarch butterflies. Liatris flowers make great cuts!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 12″ / 14″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): August, September, October
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 1.8 – 2.5 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 75 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 12 – 14 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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