Plant Overview

Floristan Violet Blazing Star is a stunning perennial that produces tall spikes of vibrant purple-violet flowers. These eye-catching blooms appear in mid to late summer, creating a dramatic vertical accent in gardens. The flowers bloom from top to bottom on the spike, providing weeks of colorful display and attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Plant Information

• Latin Name: Liatris spicata Floristan Violet
• Common Name: Blazing Star, Gayfeather
• Watering Requirements: Medium
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Conditions: Well-draining, average to moist
• Mature Plant Height: 3-4 feet
• Mature Plant Width: 12-18 inches

Plant Care

Floristan Violet Blazing Star is a low-maintenance perennial that requires minimal care once established. Remove spent flower stalks to promote tidiness and prevent self-seeding. In late fall, cut back the foliage to ground level. The plant is drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.

Planting Instructions

Plant in spring or early fall, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth. Place the plant at the same level it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the crown to prevent rot. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system.

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