| Gayfeather; Blazing Star | Liatris spicata | |  | Multiple wands of bright violet-purple flowers open from top to bottom beginning in early summer.
All together, Liatris is a very strong vertical accent for the garden. It is a staple item for cutting gardens. | 6D-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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36"-48" | 16"-20" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | Bright, rosy lavender flower wands open from top to bottom in early summer, appearing to glow at the tips. Narrow, opposite leaves are up to 10 inches long at the base of the plant and decrease in length up the stems. | 4D-S |  |  |  | |  |
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18"-30" | 12"-16" | 3-9 |